Tanya Franks to star in London transfer of A ROLE TO DIE FOR at Marylebone Theatre
Full casting has been announced for the London transfer of A Role To Die For, the critically acclaimed new comedy by Jordan Waller, which plays at Marylebone Theatre from 26 July-30 August.
Directed by Olivier Award winner Derek Bond, the cast includes Tanya Franks (EastEnders, Pulling, Broadchurch) as Deborah, Philip Bretherton (As Time Goes By, The Final Cut) as Malcolm, Harry Goodson-Bevan (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, West End; Saturday Night Fever, UK and Ireland tour) as Quinn, and Obioma Ugoala (Frozen, West End; The Book Thief, Leicester Curve) as Theo.
Tanya Franks and Obioma Ugoala join the production for its London run, with Philip Bretherton and Harry Goodson-Bevan reprising their roles from the hit Barn Theatre premiere earlier this year.
She’s not just casting a role. she’s gambling with a legacy.
It’s the eve of the biggest casting reveal in Hollywood: Deborah is about to announce the next face of the world’s most legendary spy franchise. The tux is pressed, the martinis are chilled… until the rumours start flying. Her perfect pick? Caught in a scandal that would make even their on-screen alter ago look tame.
With a ticking clock and a legacy on the line, Deborah must make an impossible choice: stick to the sleek, suited formula the world knows, or dare to let the next generation redefine a global icon.
A sharp-witted, laugh-out-loud comedy about identity, legacy, and the explosive battle between tradition and progress, A Role to Die For will leave you shaken, stirred, and seriously entertained.
The creative team reunites from the Barn run, with set and costume design by Cory Shipp, lighting by Adam Foley, sound by Amanda Priestley, with the addition of video design by Matt Powell, and associate direction from Anna Ryder.
Director Derek Bond said: “It’s such a joy to return to this play with such a talented cast – Tanya is the perfect addition to a company already bursting with comic timing and chemistry.”
Writer Jordan Waller said: “After a brilliant run at the Barn Theatre this year, I am thrilled that we’re bringing the show to London – and even more excited that Tanya Franks is stepping into Deborah’s shoes. It’s going to be a blast!”
