The Real Thing

by Tom Stoppard

April 2023

York Theatre Royal Studio

Directed by Jacob Ward

Cast

Henry | Alan Park
Annie | Alice May Melton
Charlotte | Victoria Delaney
Max | Mike Hickman
Billie | Rebecca Harrison
Debbie | Hannah Waring
Brodie | Livy Potter

Production Team

Stage Manager | Alina Longmore
Costume and Wardrobe Management | Helen Taylor
Wardrobe Assitants | Judith Ireland, Esther Irving and Kate Relton
Set Design, Prop-making and Construction | Richard Hampton
Lighting Design | Graham Sanderson
Sound Design | Neil Millar
Technician | Peter Howl
Props | Guy and Jaqueline Ward
Publicity Photography | Ben Lindley
Production Photography | John Saunders

Gallery

The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders
The Real Thing, photo by John Saunders

Reviews

“Ward’s cast is the real deal” ★★★★ – Charles Hutch Press

“Jacob Ward has produced an excellent version of a clever play which deserves a contemporary vision.” – York Calling

“Ward’s ambition, combined with a dedicated cast, results in a triumph: a completely unique and intellectually-stimulating evening.” – The Scribe