AN ACTOR CONVALESCING IN DEVON
WRITTEN BY RICHARD NELSON
DIRECTED BY CLARISSA BROWN
In COllaboration with RICHARD NELSON
5 APR - 11 MAY
HAMPSTEAD DOWNSTAIRS / CELIA ATKIN PRESENT
AN ACTOR CONVALESCING IN DEVON
BY RICHARD NELSON
DIRECTED BY CLARISSA BROWN
Running time: 1 hour and 10 minutes without an interval
It's not that I'm scared to get back onstage. Maybe my friends think that. I think they do... But it's not that at all…
Downstairs
5 Apr - 11 May 2024
Box Office: 020 7722 9301
Sir David Hare - ‘The return of Paul Jesson to the stage is deeply moving.’
★★★★ The Arts Desk - ‘a fine actor in command of a lovely script’
Mike Leigh - ‘Perfection itself.’
★★★★ Broadway World - ‘This one-man play by Richard Nelson overlaps fact and fiction to stirring effect’
Michael Attenborough - ‘A beautiful play, brilliantly acted.’
★★★★ Londontheatre1 - ‘A lovely, warm-hearted moving play that deserves every success’
London Unattached - ‘A charming and comforting examination of age, mortality, and art’
Jeremy Herrin - ‘A life-affirming celebration of theatre.’
Theatre Vibe - ‘This intelligent play is very well written and helps you appreciate the quality of life… highly recommend!’
An actor boards a train from Waterloo, opting for the meandering, romantic route to the West Country for a weekend with an old friend. As the Devonshire countryside slips past the carriage window, his mind’s eye is filled with memories of a happy summer spent there with his late partner and fellow actor, Michael. As the train rolls towards his destination, our narrator takes us on our own journey – through his stories and thoughts about Shakespeare, friends, his career and the trials of his own health…
Olivier Award winner Richard Nelson’s funny and compelling new play, written specially for Paul Jesson, is a beautiful rumination on the healing power of art and the healing art of theatre. His other plays include Good Night Children Everywhere, Two Shakespearean Actors (RSC) and Farewell To The Theatre (Hampstead).
An Audio Introduction is available for this production. This is a pre-recorded introduction describing the set, characters and costumes and includes an interview with the cast.
Click here to listen to An Actor Convalescing in Devon Audio Introduction
Just announced - Paul Jesson nominated for Best Solo Performance In A Play at the 2024 Off West End Awards!
Artistic team
WRITER
RICHARD NELSON
DIRECTOR
CLARISSA BROWN
DESIGNER
ROB HOWELL
PRODUCTION MANAGER
JOSH COLLINS
LIGHTING DESIGNER
RICK FISHER
SOUND DESIGNER
MIKE WALKER
Cast
PAUL JESSON
PAUL JESSON ON SURVIVAL, STRENGTH, AND THE HEALING POTENTIAL OF ARTS
Olivier Award-winning actor, Paul Jesson, explains how Richard Nelson came to write a solo play for him.
HAMPSTEAD THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS SPRING 2024 SEASON PLUS THE LAUNCH OF A £1.25M FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Spring 2024 will see four world premieres, one UK premiere, and one English language premiere by acclaimed writers including April De Angelis, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Christopher Hampton and Richard Nelson alongside rising playwrights Sarah Power and Richard Molloy.
Previews: £10
Full Price: £25
Seniors* (matinees only): £15
Under 30s/Students: £10
Access ½ price
Groups: For every 9 tickets get the 10th free
*Ages 60+
All prices are subject to change. Book early for the best price.
CONTENT WARNINGS - AN ACTOR CONVALESCING IN DEVON
Please note that our content warnings evolve as the production does throughout rehearsal and previews, so there may be changes made between booking and attending the theatre. If you would like to speak to a member of our team about specific themes or concerns, please call the Box Office on 020 7722 9301 or email boxoffice@hampsteadtheatre.com
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