London's Menier Chocolate Factory's new adaptation of Arthur Wing Pinero’s The Cabinet Minister officially opens September 27 after beginning previews September 21.
Adapted by Nancy Carroll, the production is directed by Paul Foster. The production will run through November 16.
Centering on Sir Julian Twombley, the piece sees the cabinet minister struggle to shore up his political reputation as his wife and son run up massive debts and reporters lurk around every corner.
Carroll stars as Lady Katherine Twombley, with George Blagden as Valentine White, Joe Edgar as Brook Twombley, Pheobe Fildes as Fanny Lacklustre, Rosalind Forbes as Imogen Twombley, Dom Hodson as Keith (Lord Drumdurris), Dillie Keane as Lady Macphail, Nicholas Rowe as the Right Honourable Sir Julian Twombley, Laurence Ubong Williams as Mr Bernard Lacklustre and Mr Melting, Romaya Weaver as Lady Effie Vibart, and Matthew Woodyatt as Sir Colin Macphail of Ballocheevin.
Foster is supported by a wide range of Menier favorites, including set and costume designer Janet Bird, lighting designer Tim Mascall, sound designer George Dennis, Tony-winning composer and musical supervisor Sarah Travis, and movement coach Joanna Goodwin.
Tickets are on sale at MenierChocolateFactory.com.