Frances Barber to lead world premiere of THE PSYCHIC at York Theatre Royal
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York Theatre Royal has announced that Frances Barber (The Unfriend, Chichester Festival Theatre/West End) will star as Rosa in the world premiere of The Psychic, a new play by writing duo Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman, which plays at the York venue from 29 April-23 May.
After the international success of Ghost Stories, Dyson and Nyman’s twisty new thriller is brought to the stage by a creative team including designer Rae Smith, illusions designer Chris Fisher, lighting designer Zoe Spurr, sound designer Nick Manning, and casting director Arthur Carrington CDG.
Popular TV psychic Sheila Gold loses a high-profile court case, which brands her a charlatan. It costs her not only her reputation, but a fortune in legal fees. When a wealthy couple ask Sheila to conduct a séance to attempt to make contact with their late child, Sheila senses an opportunity to bleed them for money. What follows makes her question everything she’s ever believed and leads her on a journey into the darkest corners of her life.
Creators Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be working with Frances again who is an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind talent. After working together on Funland and Psychobitches, we can’t wait to see her bring Rosa to life in this haunting new play.”
Full casting will be announced at a later date.