Graham Seed as Osborne
Original Theatre Company and
Icarus Theatre Collective,
Anvil Arts in association with
South Hill Park Arts Centre present the national tour of
Journey’s End, by R.C. Sheriff. Co-produced & directed by Alastair Whatley, produced by Max Lewendel.
Fresh from the critical acclaim of their co-production of Othello,
Original Theatre Company and
Icarus Theatre Collective once again join forces to stage R.C.Sheriff’s story of life in the trenches during World War One. This rarely performed play will be touring the UK until
10th May 2010. For information about tour dates and to book tickets click
Icarus Theatre
THE PLAY
The young, talented and war-weary Captain Stanhope is confronted with the fresh face of his past as an old schoolmate joins his platoon. As the offensive looms ever closer, Stanhope must inspire his men to make the ultimate sacrifice for a war he no longer understands and for a cause he no longer remembers. The play is set within Stanhope’s claustrophobic dugout and the theatre will be filled with the sights and sounds of World War. Time creeps to a standstill as soldiers await their orders before racing to its heart wrenching climax as these young men face their ‘journey’s end’.
This compelling play is based on R.C. Sherriff's own experience in the trenches of World War I with its heroism, humour and inevitable tragedy. The theme deals with the courage shown in the face of uncertain odds.
THE CAST
Christopher Harper, Tom Hackney, Graham Seed, Rhys King, Zac Holton, Knight Mantel, Gareth Davies, Alastair Whatley, Hubert Mainwaring-Burton
Graham Seed will also be seen on screen next year, alongside Bill Nighy, Rupert Everret and Emily Blunt in the new comedy film Wild Targets. Joining Graham will be Adam Best who is known to television audiences as the student doctor Matt Parker in Holby City.