Why See White Rabbit, Red Rabbit?
The Theatrical Event Of The Year
With Jason Issacs or Catherine Tate or Daisy Edgar Jones or Michael Sheen or Olly Alexander...
A host of stars of stage and screen and beyond descend on @sohoplace to step into Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour's internationally renowned White Rabbit, Red Rabbit. This utterly original show has no director, set or rehearsals. Instead, the play's sole performer is handed the script for the first time as they step onto the stage. Exploring themes of obedience and convention, this unique concept allows the actor and audience to discover the play at the same time, and for the writer's voice to be rendered completely differently at every single performance.
Created by Nassim Soleimanpour in 2010, during a time when he was barred from leaving Iran for being a conscientious objector. Unable to travel, he sent the play abroad in his stead, and it's since been performed the world over and translated into over a dozen languages. Nassim finally gained a passport in 2012, and finally saw White Rabbit Red Rabbit live for the first time a year later in Brisbane, Australia.
Set to appear*
Nick Mohammed -Tuesday 1st October 8pm
Mathew Baynton - Wednesday 2nd October 8pm
Jill Halfpenny - Thursday 3rd October 8pm
Michael Sheen - Friday 4th October 8pm
Daisy Edgar Jones -Saturday 5th October 3pm
Pearl Mackie - Saturday 5th October 8pm
Ben Bailey Smith - Sunday 6th October 2pm
Jason Isaacs - Sunday 6th October 6pm
Olly Alexander - Tuesday 8th October 8pm
Kate Fleetwood - Wednesday 9th October 8pm
Alfred Enoch - Thursday 10th October 8pm
John Bishop - Friday 11th October 8pm
Tonia Sotiropoulou - Saturday 12th October 3pm
Jonathan Pryce - Saturday 12th October 8pm
Keith Allen - Sunday 13th October 2pm
Richard Gadd - Sunday 13th October 6pm
Omari Douglas - Monday 14th October 8pm
Alan Davies - Tuesday 15th October 8pm
Sally Philips - Wednesday 16th October 8pm
Catherine Tate - Thursday 17th October 8pm
Freema Agyeman - Friday 18th October 8pm
Julie Hesmondhalgh - Saturday 19th October 2pm
Joe Dempsie - Saturday 19th October 5pm
Callum Scott Howells - Saturday 19th October 8pm
* The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist at any performance, as this is subject to a variety of factors including illness, injury, or events beyond the producers' control. No refunds or exchanges will be offered as a result of an artist's unavailability to perform at any performance.
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Dates
Opening night: 1 October 2024
And before you stop reading
Please note: age guidance of 12+ is recommended. This is not for the faint of heart. Many themes in this show are designed to make the viewer feel uncomfortable and think for many days to come.
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