Curve to stage WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? starring BAFTA winner Cathy Tyson

Curve will stage a new production of Edward Albee’s WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? in its Studio Theatre this autumn, with performances from 18 October-8 November.

Directed by Curve’s Associate Director Cara Nolan, BAFTA winner and Golden Globe nominee Cathy Tyson (Help, Channel 4; Mona Lisa) will play Martha, with further casting and production team members to be announced in due course.

Cara Nolan said: “I am thrilled to be directing what is widely regarded as one of the greatest American plays of the 20th Century, at Curve this autumn.

“The play's intense exploration of marriage and disillusionment unfolds through Edward Albee's expertly executed dialogue, full of sharp observation and wit. This will be realism at its best both in terms of design and performance.

“I am really looking forward to working on the play and cannot wait to share this great epic piece of theatre with audiences.”

Cathy Tyson has been a member of Curve’s board of trustees since 2020, she said: “I am really excited to return to Curve after the great fun of MY FAIR LADY last Christmas. This venue holds a dear place in my heart, so to star in this brand-new production of WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? is very special indeed.

“To be able to bring this show to life in the fantastic Studio theatre will be truly fantastic. I can’t wait to work with Cara Nolan and to get under the skin of Martha’s character.”

It’s 2am. Locked in a destructive cycle of love and self-loathing, history professor George and his wife Martha return home drunk from a party. As they draw naive young couple Nick and Honey into their bitter and warped world, what starts as a casual nightcap soon turns into a dangerous cocktail of truths and games.

Tickets for WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF go on general sale from 8 April at 12pm noon here.