The Two Popes (London, Rose Theatre, 2022) | Playbill

The Two Popes

London


SYNOPSIS:

Nine years ago, Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world by resigning, the first Pope in 700 years to do so. What drove this archconservative to break with sacred tradition and make way for a former tango club bouncer and football-loving reformer with the common touch, to become Pope Francis?



Directed by James Dacre
Music by Anne Dudley
Designed by Jonathan Fensom
Lighting Design by Charles Balfour
Sound Design by David Gregory
Video & Projection Design by Duncan McLean

Cast Includes Anton Lesser, Nicholas Woodeson

  • Running Time: 2 hours 25 minutes, including interval
  • playwright: Anthony McCarten