Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James will star in the world premiere of Penelope Skinner's searingly funny and passionate play, LYONESSE.
Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James for Lyonesse.
LYONESSE will play a strictly limited season from 17 October - 23 December 2023 at the Harold Pinter Theatre.
The searingly funny and powerful story of our times by Penelope Skinner will be directed by Ian Rickson.
What is LYONESSE about?
Elaine (Kristin Scott Thomas) a reclusive and talented actress, disappears in mysterious circumstances. 30 years later, she finally feels ready to tell her story – summoning Kate, a young film executive (Lily James), to her remote Cornish home to assist with her glorious comeback.
But who really controls the stories we tell, and how we get to tell them? Will these women own their narrative, or will it be swept away from them at any given moment?
The cast and creatives of LYONESSE.
Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James will join forces for the first time on stage for LYONESSE after appearing together in the Oscar and BAFTA-winning film Darkest Hour and the screen adaptation of Daphne De Maurier's Rebecca.
The play will also reunite long-time collaborators Ian Rickson and Scott Thomas. This will be Rickson's twelfth collaboration with Sonia Friedman Productions including West End productions of Jerusalem, Rosmersholm, Walden, The Children's Hour, and The Birthday Party.
LYONESSE will be designed by Georgina Lowe, with lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun, music by Stephen Warbeck and sound by Tingying Dong.
Book your LYONESSE tickets now
Playing a limited season at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 17 October - 23 December 2023. Experience LYONESSE for yourself.
