Kyoto (play)
| Kyoto | |
|---|---|
 West End Promotional Poster | |
| Written by | Joe Robertson Joe Murphy |
| Date premiered | 18 June 2024 |
| Place premiered | Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon |
Kyoto is a play by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson.
Production history
Stratford-upon-Avon (2024)
The play was presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Good Chance. The world premiere was at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon running from 18 June until 13 July 2024 (with a press night on 25 June). The play was directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin.[1][2]
West End (2025)
Following the success of the Stratford-upon Avon run, the production transferred to London's West End at @sohoplace running from 9 January to 3 May 2025 (with a press night on 16 January).[3][4]
Cast and characters
| Character | Stratford-upon-Avon[5] | West End[6] |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2025 | |
| Don Pearlman | Stephen Kunken | |
| Shirley Pearlman | Jenna Augen | |
| Raul Estrada | Jorge Bosch | |
| Fred Singer | Vincent Franklin | Duncan Wisbey |
| Bert Bolin | Dale Rapley | |
| Secretariat | Olivia Barrowclough | |
| Kiribati | Andrea Gatchalian | |
| Germany | Ingrid Oliver | Kristin Atherton |
| Saudi Arabia | Raad Rawi | |
| China | Kwong Loke | |
| Tanzania | Jude Akuwudike | Aïcha Kossoko |
| USA | Nancy Crane | |
| UK | Ferdy Roberts | |
| Japan | Togo Igawa | |
External references
- ^ Lawson, Mark (2024-06-25). "Kyoto review – 1997 protocol on climate crisis fuels gripping theatre at the RSC". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ "Kyoto review – sheer theatrical magic in the RSC's Swan Theatre". 2024-06-26. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ "RSC's Kyoto to transfer to @sohoplace theatre in London | West End Theatre". www.westendtheatre.com. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ "Kyoto reviews at @Sohoplace Theatre in London | West End Theatre". www.westendtheatre.com. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ "Latest Press Releases | Royal Shakespeare Company". www.rsc.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ "Cast and creatives | Kyoto | Royal Shakespeare Company". www.rsc.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-01-31.