In a notable convergence of display screen expertise and stage manufacturing, Lily Collins (“Emily in Paris”) and Álvaro Morte (“Cash Heist”) are set to make their London West Finish debuts with Bess Wohl’s “Barcelona.”
“Barcelona” is billed as a two-hander play that unfolds throughout a late night time within the titular Spanish metropolis. The narrative follows an American vacationer who goes dwelling with a good-looking Spaniard, with what begins as an off-the-cuff encounter evolving right into a extra complicated state of affairs the place private and political components intertwine.
The manufacturing, helmed by director Lynette Linton, is scheduled for a restricted 12-week engagement on the Duke of York’s Theatre, operating from Oct. 21, 2024, to Jan. 11, 2025.
Collins stated: “It has been a childhood dream of mine to carry out within the West Finish and I’m vastly excited to make my stage debut in Bess’ thrilling play, ‘Barcelona.’ Working with this workforce has actually been a present and I can not await audiences to be taken on an exhilarating journey because the play unravels. I knew the second I completed studying the script, I needed to play Irene.”
Morte added: “The London theatre scene is a vibrant and exhilarating canvas for contemporary, groundbreaking work. I’m thrilled and honored to be part of this fascinating new play, marking my West Finish debut. I’m trying ahead to bringing ‘Barcelona’ to life and sharing it with audiences.”
The inventive workforce assembled for “Barcelona” consists of Frankie Bradshaw dealing with set and costume design, Jai Morjaria on lighting, and the duo of Duramaney Kamara and Xana chargeable for composition and sound design. Further crew members embrace Gino Ricardo Inexperienced for video design, Cynthia De La Rosa for wigs, hair, and make-up and Shelley Maxwell as motion director and intimacy coordinator.
Wohl, whose credit embrace the Tony-nominated “Grand Horizons,” stated: “Having my work on the West Finish with such phenomenal collaborators is a dream come true. I’m honored to have the prospect to share this play with London audiences.”
Linton, who gained accolades for her manufacturing of “Blues for an Alabama Sky” on the Nationwide Theatre, stated: “What a privilege to be working with this unimaginable workforce of artists to carry Bess’ phrases to life. I can’t wait to get within the room with everybody.”
“Barcelona” is being delivered to the stage by a collaboration of manufacturing entities, together with ATG Productions, Dangerous Robotic Stay and Gavin Kalin Productions.
In an effort to make the manufacturing accessible to a wider viewers, the producers have introduced a weekly lottery. Beginning Oct. 14, 200 tickets, together with coveted entrance row seats, shall be made obtainable at £25 ($32) every each week.
