Giant Tickets
About Giant
Don’t miss Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow (Sweet Smell of Success, The Crown, Killers of the Flower Moon) and Olivier Award-winner Elliot Levey (Cabaret), starring in the world premiere of Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play, Giant. Book Giant tickets on TodayTix.
See the rest of the stellar cast, including Rachael Stirling (The Priory, An Ideal Husband), Romola Garai (Emma, The Hour), Tessa Bonham Jones (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Young Woman and the Sea), and Richard Hope (The Woman in Black, Hijack). Together with John Lithgow and Elliot Levey, they tell the story of world-famous children’s author, Roald Dahl, and the scandal surrounding an antisemitic article he wrote. The play, based on a true story, takes place throughout a single afternoon in 1983 shortly before Dahl’s book, The Witches, is released. Dahl must choose if he will apologize or risk his career forever.
Start date
20th September, 2024
End date
16th November, 2024
Categories
Venue
Age
Ages 14+.
Giant cast and creative team
By: Mark Rosenblatt
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Designer: Bob Crowley
Lighting: Anna Watson
Sound: Alexandra Faye Braithwaite
Assistant Director: Bellaray Bertrand-Webb
Stage Manager: Laura Hammond
Cast list: John Lithgow, Elliot Levey, Rachael Stirling, Tessa Bonham Jones, Romola Garai, Richard Hope
Venue
Directions
Location: Off-West End
Railway station: Sloane Square
Bus numbers: (Sloane Square Station Stop D) 19, 22, 137, 452
More information about Giant
Giant in London has a talented creative team at its helm including Tony and Olivier-winning director Nicholas Hytner (Carousel, The History Boys), lighting designer Anna Watson (That is Not Who I Am, Imposter 22), Tony and Olivier-winning theatre designer Bob Crowley (Mary Poppins, An American in Paris), and sound designer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite (Bloody Elle, How Not to Drown).
This play is the first by Mark Rosenblatt. However, he is no stranger to theatre as he’s been a director for years, including his time as the associate director at Leeds Playhouse from 2013-16. He also wrote and directed the short film, Ganef, inspired by his family’s Holocaust survival story. The film won multiple awards and was selected for numerous film festivals.
“Giant is my first play. When I was tearing my hair out writing it at my kitchen table, I never for a second imagined it would premiere on this landmark stage, and with this calibre of cast and creative team. It’s completely surreal and thrilling to have it programmed as part of David Byrne’s first season. I really hope Giant gives Royal Court audiences an uncomfortably funny, urgent and provocative night in the theatre,” Rosenblatt said.
What to watch for
- Giant is a play that was originally commissioned for the Bridge Theatre. However, they could not stage the show because of Guys and Dolls, so the show was moved to the Royal Court to be a part of David Byrne's first year as the artistic director.
- Roald Dahl has recently been in the news when, in 2023, many words in his books were altered or removed from upcoming printings to take out negative references to gender, skin color, disabilities, and the like.
- Some of Roald Dahl's stories have been turned into plays and musicals, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. However, this is the first play centered on the scandal surrounding his personal life.
- The talented cast is thrilled to be a part of this brand-new play. As Romola Garai said, "Giant is an extraordinary piece of new writing and I couldn't be more honoured to be part of bringing this fascinating, knotty, complicated, and unafraid piece to audiences for the first time."
Frequently asked questions
What is Giant about?
See the world premiere of Giant, the debut play from Mark Rosenblatt exploring the scandal surrounding antisemitic views held by world-famous children’s author Roald Dahl. The play stars Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow (Sweet Smell of Success, The Crown, Killers of the Flower Moon) and Olivier Award-winner Elliot Levey (Cabaret).
Which theatre is Giant at?
Giant is at London's Royal Court, which is located at Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS.
How do you get tickets for Giant?
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What is the age recommendation for Giant?
Ages 14+.
How much are tickets for Giant?
Giant tickets start at £18.
Who wrote Giant?
Mark Rosenblatt wrote the show.
Who directed Giant?
Nicholas Hytner directs the show.
Is Giant appropriate for kids?
This play is ideal for children ages 14 and above as it deals with themes related to antisemitism.
Is Giant good?
Giant is a fantastic and highly anticipated thought-provoking play with an award-winning cast and creative team including Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow (Sweet Smell of Success, The Crown, Killers of the Flower Moon) and Olivier Award-winner Elliot Levey (Cabaret).
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