Kristin Scott Thomas (The Seagull, The English Patient) and Johnny Flynn (Hangmen, Jerusalem, Stardust) will join the previously announced three-time Tony winner Mark Rylance for London's Marylebone Theatre's benefit performance of William Shakespeare's Venus and Adonis November 17.
Thomas and Flynn replace Derek Jacobi, who is no longer performing due to unforeseen scheduling circumstances.
Marylebone Theatre Artistic Director Alexander J Gifford said in a statement, "The very sad departure of Derek from the project has had the unforeseen upside of enabling us to reimagine the event. In our new configuration Kristin will read Venus and Johnny will read Adonis whilst Mark narrates. We are also delighted that Ian Rickson will provide directorial support. It promises to be an exquisite performance."
The fundraiser is part of an autumn-winter season that includes The Last Word, What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, A Sherlock Carol, I Digress, and the exhibition Long Shadows, Bright World.
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