Full cast and creative team announced for world premiere of PLEASE PLEASE ME at Kiln Theatre

The full cast and creative team has been announced for the world premiere of Please Please Me, written by Tom Wright and directed by Kiln Artistic Director Amit Sharma, which extends its run at the Kiln Theatre, now playing from 16 April – 29 May.

Sharma directs Calam Lynch (Ride or Die, Amazon) as Brian, Noah Ritter (professional stage debut) as John, William Robinson (Britannicus, Lyric Hammersmith) as Peter/Mike, Arthur Wilson (Here There Are Blueberries, Tectonic Theatre) as Geoffrey/Harry, and Eleanor Worthington-Cox (Next to Normal, Donmar/West End) as Cynthia/Cilla in Tom Wright’s new play telling the electrifying story of the hidden struggles of Brian Epstein – the unsung, gay legend and ‘Fifth Beatle’.

The creative team also includes set and co-costume designer Tom Piper, co-costume designer Deborah Andrews, lighting designer Rory Beaton, composer and sound designer David Shrubsole, movement director Jess Williams, casting director Amy Ball CDG, associate sound designer and production sound engineer Chris Simpson, assistant director Hetty Hodgson, production manager Pam Nichol, and wigs, hair and make-up supervisor Sharon Pearson.

Artistic Director/CEO of Kiln Theatre Amit Sharma said: “Brian was a captivating person, and I’m incredibly excited to be working with this company of actors on Tom's beautiful play. I hope audiences will be blown away by their brilliance. I'm equally delighted to be collaborating with our wonderful creative and production team. I'm so excited to get started!”

Writer Tom Wright said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to bring this extraordinary cast together for Please Please Me. Each of them walked into the audition room and gave me that unmistakable tingle - surprising me and revealing new depths in their characters. I’m delighted audiences are eager to meet Brian and hear his story and can’t wait to share our production with them.”

When Brian Epstein steps into the Cavern Club, he finds more than just a band – he finds his life’s calling. Captivated by the charismatic frontman, John Lennon, Brian sets out to make the Fab Four the most famous group on earth. But beyond the spotlight, he wrestles with secrets, longing, and love.

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