Barn Theatre announce UK tour of THE KING’S SPEECH in 2027
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester, in partnership with Tiny Giant Entertainment, has announced that their new production of The King’s Speech by David Seidler, directed by Loveday Ingram, which will play at the Barn from 9 October – 7 November, will embark on a major UK tour in 2027.
Opening in Oxford on 11 January, the production will visit Coventry, Cheltenham, Clwyd, Darlington, Blackpool, Bath, Guildford, Aberdeen, Nottingham, Leeds, Eastbourne, Leicester, Bromley, Wolverhampton, Southend, Salisbury, Ipswich, Winchester, Northampton, Carlisle, Cambridge, Windsor and Liverpool.
Director Loveday Ingram said: “I am delighted to be invited back to The Barn Theatre to direct The King's Speech for them this Autumn. I love the film and this stage version brings the story to life with huge heart. It is a deeply moving story about human connection, courage and friendship - an intimate story of trust that so poignantly shows that true leadership comes from embracing our humanity, rather than striving for perfection. I am much looking forward to bring it to life with Iwan and his fantastic team.”
Chief Executive and Artistic Director of the Barn Theatre, Iwan Lewis, said: “We are incredibly proud to be bringing The King’s Speech to audiences across the UK under the direction of the wonderful Loveday Ingram. We are also delighted to be partnering with Tiny Giant Entertainment - long-standing supporters of the Barn Theatre’s work—on a production that represents another important step in our ambition to create exceptional work in the Cotswolds with a life far beyond our own stage. We don’t believe a production should end when its run at the Barn finishes; our purpose is to develop work that continues to grow, reaching audiences across the touring sector and beyond. At a time when our industry faces significant challenges, partnering with world-class artists and creating ambitious productions with long-term futures is more important than ever. We’re excited to see this model continue with The King’s Speech.”
The world is listening…
A country on the precipice of another terrible war. An abdicated king. A constitutional crisis. And the only man who can provide hope for the nervous British public is Bertie – a man who is shy, unprepared for monarchy and, worst of all, has a debilitating speech impediment.
With the future of the monarchy, and Britain itself, on the line, an historic radio address looms over a man who can barely stammer through full sentences. Desperate, Bertie and his family turn to an unconventional speech therapist from Australia to turn him into the king Britain can believe in.
As royal protocol meets unorthodox challenges, what emerges is an unlikely but deeply meaningful friendship. Adapted from the Oscar-winning film, this exciting new production from the acclaimed Barn Theatre blends humour, heart and high stakes in a beloved drama about duty, courage and finding one’s voice.
Casting and full creative team to be announced in due course.