A Man For All Seasons
★★★★
“Historical events resonate strongly”
West End Best Friend
“Elegant and imposing”
The Telegraph
★★★★
“Perfectly pitched”
The Observer
“Moving portrait of quiet heroism”
The Guardian
★★★★
“Bolt’s play still dazzles”
The Mail
“Martin Shaw brings gravitas”
The Times
★★★★
“Finlay is splendid”
Libby Purves
“Compellingly captures history”
The Stage
The greatest, most powerful and dangerous figures who shaped English history are brought vividly to life in Robert Bolt’s award-winning play.
When Henry demands a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, clearing the way for him to marry Anne Boleyn, the staunchly Catholic Thomas is forced to choose between his loyalty and his own conscience, committing an incredible act of defiance for which he eventually pays the ultimate price…
One of the UK’s best-loved actors on stage and screen, Martin Shaw is known to millions for his television roles in Judge John Deed, Inspector George Gently and The Professionals. His recent West End stage appearances include Hobson’s Choice, The Best Man and Twelve Angry Men.
Alongside Martin Shaw, the cast is led by Gary Wilmot as The Common Man, with Edward Bennett as Thomas Cromwell, Abigail Cruttenden as Alice More, and Nicholas Day as Cardinal Wolsey.
Jonathan Church’s directorial credits include a ten-year period as artistic director of Chichester Festival Theatre. He last directed Martin Shaw in the acclaimed West End transfer of Hobson’s Choice during his time as Artistic Director of the Theatre Royal Bath’s Summer Season.
Presented by Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Jonathan Church Productions.
Theatre Royal Bath & Jonathan Church Productions
Chichester Festival Theatre, The Festival Theatre Malvern, Cheltenham Everyman, Oxford Playhouse, Yvonne Arnaud Guildford, Canterbury Marlowe, Richmond Theatre.
Richard Rich
by. Robert Bolt
with. Martin Shaw, Gary Wilmot, Edward Bennett, Abigail Cruttenden, Nicholas Day, Huw Brentall, Calum Finlay, Orlando James, Hari Kang, Asif Khan, Annie Kingsnorth, Andrew McDonald, Sam Parks, Sam Phillips, Louisa Sexton, Timothy Watson.
dir. Jonathan Church
asst dir. Sydney Stevenson
des. Simon Higlett
light. Mark Henderson
sound. Paul Groothuis
composer. Matthew Scott
casting. Gabrielle Dawes
