“A special, deeply empathetic rendition”
Written by Mark Burgess
Directed by Selina Cadell
Two Halves of Guinness is on sale to members Thu 18 June 12 noon and General Public Fri 19 June, 12 noon.
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Julian Bird for Green Room Ents in association with Reading Rep Theatre
Sir Alec Guinness’ commanding performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars secured his fame for future generations. Yet after a distinguished career as one of Britain’s greatest actors, the double-Oscar-winning star of over 70 films feared he would only be remembered as a Jedi Knight.
Two Halves of Guinness reveals a mysterious life story worthy of the darkest Ealing Comedies, revisiting his most memorable characters and encountering a galaxy of stars along the way.
Zeb Soanes (Classic FM, BBC Radio 4) stars as Alec Guinness in a play written by Mark Burgess and directed by Selina Cadell (Eddie Izzard’s Great Expectations, Hamlet; Miles Jupp in The Life I Lead).
This production of Two Halves of Guinness marks the 25th anniversary of Sir Alec Guinness’ death.
Age Guidance 12+
Cast & Creative
Zeb Soanes
Alec Guinness
Mark Burgess
Writer
Selina Cadell
Director
Lee Newby
Set and Costume Designer
Michael Fox
Lighting Designer
Eliza Thompson
Music
Didi Hopkins
Animateur
Julian Bird OBE for Green Room Ents
Producer
Chloe Nelkin Consulting
PR