The Old Vic announces Susan Sarandon and Andrea Riseborough to star in MARY PAGE MARLOWE

The Old Vic has announced the UK premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning Tracy Letts’ play Mary Page Marlowe, which will play at the venue from 23 September-1 November, starring Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking, Thelma & Louise) and Academy Award nominee Andrea Riseborough (To Leslie, Matilda the Musical), and directed by Matthew Warchus.

90 minutes, 70 years, 11 scenes, 5 Marys and one extraordinary life: Mary Page Marlowe is a vivid, time-jumping mosaic of one woman’s life. Susan Sarandon and Andrea Riseborough will both play Mary at different ages, with further casting to be announced.

Old Vic Artistic Director Matthew Warchus said: “I’m delighted to be kicking off my final season at this wonderful theatre with this sensational new play from one of America’s greatest living writers. And what a privilege to be featuring two such superlative actresses, Susan and Andrea, on the Old Vic stage, along with a large cast and creative team abounding with exceptional talent. I’m also really excited to be returning The Old Vic auditorium to perhaps my favourite configuration, and look forward to welcoming audiences to an unforgettable year of fully In-The-Round, immersive, 360 degree performances.”

Writer Tracy Letts said: “From my first experiences as a playwright here thirty years ago, to the run of August: Osage County at the National, London is an integral part of my development as an artist. I’m deeply gratified to have Mary Page Marlowe at The Old Vic, directed by Matthew, featuring these remarkable actresses. A genuine thrill.”

Andrea Riseborough said: “It’s an honour to be taking on the role of Mary - amongst others - in Tracy Letts’ poignant play, alongside the extraordinary Susan Sarandon. I’m so very grateful to be working with Matthew again and thrilled to finally work at The Old Vic, a beautiful space. I look forward to us all bringing life to Matthew’s remarkable vision for the play.”

Susan Sarandon said: “I’m so honoured to be asked to be in a play during Matthew Warchus’ final season at The Old Vic. Terrified but excited.”

This will be the first production in Matthew Warchus’ final season as Artistic Director at The Old Vic. It is also announced today that all productions in this final season will take place completely in-the-round with the 200-year-old auditorium transformed to create a new seating configuration that will surround the stage.

The production features set and costume design by Rob Howell, lighting by Hugh Vanstone, sound by Simon Baker, and casting by Jim Carnahan, with further creative team to be announced.

Tickets for Mary Page Marlowe go on general sale from 12pm midday on 4 July here.