The London premiere of Jean-Philippe Daguerre’s Farewell Mister Haffmann follows a critically acclaimed English-language premiere at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath in 2023.
The cast of Farewell Mister Haffmann. Headshots provided by production.
The cast has been announced for Farewell Mister Haffmann.
Originally written in French debuted as Adieu Monsieur Haffmann in France where it received four Moliere Awards in 2018. This production has been adapted by Jeremy Sams.
Oscar Toeman directs the cast which includes Michael Fox (The Fear of 13, Donmar Warehouse) as Pierre Vigneau, Nigel Harman (I Can't Sing, London Palladium) as Otto Abetz, Jennifer Kirby (Untitled F*ck M*ss S**gon Play, Young Vic Theatre / Royal Exchange Theatre) as Isabelle Vigneau, Jemima Rooper ([BLANK], Donmar Warehouse) as Suzanne Abetz and Alex Waldmann (The Mikvah Project, Orange Tree Theatre) as Joseph Haffmann.
Set in 1942 in Nazi-occupied Paris, Farwell Mister Haffmann follows Jewish jeweller Joseph Haffmann who faces imminent danger as Jews are being rounded up across the city for deportation. He seeks help from his trusted employee Pierre Vigneau. They make a risky and unconventional deal which also includes Pierre's wife Isabelle. Expect a production which is full of dark humour and suspense set against the background of unprecedented times.
The creative team for the production includes Designer Rebecca Brower, Lighting Designer Christopher Nairne, Sound Designer & Composer Asaf Zohar, Casting Director Amy Blair, Costume Supervisor Mark Jones, and Movement and Intimacy Director Christina Fulcher.
Farewell Mister Haffmann will play at the Park Theatre from 5 March - 12 April 2025.
