Kyoto

The West End's New Political Climate Thriller

It's 1997, and the stakes in international diplomacy have never been higher. The impossible is about to become reality in Kyoto, described by Beyond the Curtain as a production that "challenges, questions, and sometimes makes you uncomfortable". It reveals the stark truth of climate politics and brings the intense negotiations of the 1997 Kyoto climate summit to life in a way never seen on stage. After a knock-out premiere in Stratford-upon-Avon, Kyoto now invites you to take a seat at the table for a highly-anticipated 16-week run at London's @sohoplace.

What's The Story? 

Written by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson (co-founders of Good Chance) and directed by the visionary team of Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, the play revisits the gruelling negotiations that led to the first-ever legally binding emissions targets, marking a pivotal moment in climate legislation that has shaped much of the environmental progress of our time.

Who Is The Cast?

Returning from its Stratford run, Tony Award-nominated Stephen Kunken reprises his standout role as Don Pearlman, a fierce American oil lobbyist battling to steer the course of history. He is joined by an ensemble cast, including Jenna Augen, Olivia Barrowclough, Jorge Bosch, Nancy Crane, Andrea Gatchalian, Togo Igawa, Kwong Loke, Dale Rapley, Raad Rawi, and Ferdy Roberts - all of who embody diplomats, lobbyists, and world leaders on the cusp of monumental change.