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National Theatre Live: The Kitchen

National Theatre Live: The Kitchen

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National Theatre Live: The Kitchen

2011

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Comedy

Overview

The Kitchen, Arnold Wesker’s "extraordinary black comedy," is directed by Bijan Sheibani and features an ensemble cast of 29 actors. The production is set in a restaurant in 1950s London.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Tom Brooke

Tom Brooke

Peter

Ian Burfield

Ian Burfield

Max

Rory Keenan

Rory Keenan

Kevin

Katie Lyons

Katie Lyons

Monique

Gerard Monaco

Gerard Monaco

Raymondo

Vincenzo Nicoli

Vincenzo Nicoli

Alfredo

Luke Norris

Luke Norris

Michael

Marek Oravec

Marek Oravec

Hans

Samuel Roukin

Samuel Roukin

Paul

Sarah Sweeney

Sarah Sweeney

Jackie

Creative team

Directed by: Bijan Sheibani
Written by: Arnold Wesker

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