Story
“I wanted to put you bang in the picture. Apprise you of the difficulties. Because, in case you hadn’t noticed, he’s a human fucking boobytrap. And now, guess what, surprise surprise, boom!”
A world-famous children’s author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends…
It’s the summer of 1983, The Witches is about to hit the shelves and Roald Dahl is making last-minute edits. But the outcry at his recent, explicitly antisemitic article won’t die down.
Across a single afternoon at his family home, and rocked by an unexpectedly explosive confrontation, Dahl is forced to choose: make a public apology or risk his name and reputation.
Inspired by real events, Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play explores with dark humour the difference between considered opinion and dangerous rhetoric.
Directed by Nicholas Hytner (Straight Line Crazy, La Belle Sauvage) and starring Tony and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Crown), alongside Olivier Award-winner Elliot Levey (Cold War, Cabaret, Good), Giant offers a complicated portrait of a fiendishly charismatic icon.
Tickets
Giant Tickets
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Which Theatre
Harold Pinter Theatre at Panton St, West End, London SW1Y 4DN.
Duration
Giant has a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes with a 15-minute interval
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Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges are available after purchase.
Good to Know
Strobe lighting is used several times during the performance.
Age Recommendation
For ages fourteen and above.
Can I Video or Take Photos?
The use of camera and sound recording equipment is strictly prohibited.
CAST
Cast
John Lithgow – Roald Dahl
Aya Cash – Jessica Stone
Elliot Levey – Tom Maschler
Rachael Stirling – Felicity Crosland
Tessa Bonham Jones – Hallie
Richard Hope – Wally Saunders
Creative
Mark Rosenblatt – Writer
Nicholas Hytner – Director
Bob Crowley – Designer
Anna Watson – Lighting Designer
Alexandra Faye Braithwaite – Sound Designer
Arthur Carrington – Casting Director
Brian and Dayna Lee – Producers
Stephanie Kramer – Producer
Nicole Kramer – Producer
Josh Fiedler – Producer
Robyn Goodman – Producer
