Full cast announced for A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN at Almeida Theatre

The Almeida Theatre has announced full casting for Rebecca Frecknall’s production of A Moon for the Misbegotten, which plays at the venue from 17 June-16 August.

Joining the previously announced Michael Shannon and Ruth Wilson will be Peter Corboy (Hothouse, Project Arts Centre, Dublin/ Irish Arts Centre, New York), Akie Kotabe (Fat Pig, Bread & Roses Theatre), and David Threlfall (Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me, West End).

Almeida Associate Director and multi–Olivier Award winner Rebecca Frecknall  (A Streetcar Named Desire; Cabaret) directs this “scorching play” (The Guardian) from  Eugene O’Neill, one of the great 20th century playwrights.

There is no present or future – only the past, happening over and over again – now.  

On a barren farm in Connecticut, Josie Hogan dreams of more. Abandoned by her brothers and trapped with her volatile father, the desire for change feels urgent.    

Haunted by the death of his mother, James Tyrone Jr drinks to cover the pain. Trapped in a spiral of guilt and shame he longs for connection.  

When the two are brought together, a single night reveals a devastating truth and both will be altered forever.  

The production features set design by Tom Scutt, costumes by Moi Tran, lighting by Jack Knowles, sound by Peter Rice, composition by NYX, and casting by Julia Horan CDG.

For more info on A Moon for the Misbegotten, please click here.