Giant, Mark Rosenblatt's highly praised drama, will transfer from the Royal Court into the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End. John Lithgow will reprise his role as Roald Dahl, with the production due to open on 26 April and run until 2 August 2025. The play takes audiences through a fly-on-the-wall experience of an intense afternoon in Dahl's life as he faces up to the consequences of some of his controversial public statements, and grapples with whether to risk his reputation or apologise.
The play is set in the summer of 1983 and depicts Dahl making final edits to his book The Witches, while also dealing with the fallout from an article he wrote that has been deemed as antisemitic. As the media storm starts to brew, Dahl must decide how to deal with the mounting pressure from the general public and those closest to him. The play focuses on a single day at Dahl’s family home and is a thought-provoking exploration of public figures, what they say in public, and the subsequent consequences.
John Lithgow is perfectly cast and excels in the production as he brings his extensive stage experience to portray Roald Dahl, delivering a performance that captivates the audience with his ability to embody the many complexities of this iconic figure. Lithgow is joined in the production by Aya Cash who makes her debut in the West End as US Publisher Jessie Stone, with Tessa Bonham Jones, Olivier Award nominee Rachael Stirling, and Richard Hope all returning from the season at the Royal Court as Hallie, Felicity Crosland, and Wally Saunders, respectively. Olivier Award winner Elliot Levey also returns as Tom Maschler.
The production also features a talented creative team, with direction by Nicholas Hytner and design by Bob Crowley, ensuring an unforgettable immersive experience for theatre-goers.
The production had a successful season at the Royal Court Theatre in 2024 earning widespread critical acclaim for its sharp social commentary and compelling narrative. The eagerly-anticipated transfer to the West End will surely Lithgow’s portrayal of Dahl attract even more theatre lovers eager to see this powerful stage drama in a much larger venue. Tickets to Giant will offer theatregoers the opportunity to experience a new work that blends dark humour with profound social insights.
Giant forensically examines the fine line that exists between harmful rhetoric and discourse, making it both a poignant and relevant production for contemporary West End audiences. The story delves into the consequences of inflammatory public statements and the damage they can inflict on those directly involved and the wider community. Dahl's character is portrayed as a flawed, yet charismatic figure who struggles to come to terms with the implications of his words on both a public and personal level.
A passionate group of producers supports the play's transfer, ensuring it reaches a wider audience. With its talented cast and strong creative team, Giant promises to be one of the most memorable theatre events of 2025.
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