My City

2011 World Premiere of new Stephen Poliakoff play at the Almeida Theatre.

Writer & Director Stephen Poliakoff

Synopsis

How would you feel if, 15 years after you last saw them, you bumped into the one person who had the biggest influence on your life? On a dusky evening, Richard Kenton finds his primary school headmistress lying on a park bench in the shadow of St Paul's Cathedral. As he becomes reacquainted with her and the other teachers that helped shape him, memories of their vivid and imaginative lessons come to life and their tales of London inspire him once more.

Tom's role

Richard Kenton

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Amid strong supporting perfs, Riley in particular manages to create an engaging portrait of a troubled young man who is not everything he claims to be. Variety

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Dates

Previews from Sept 8th - opening night 15th Sept 2011

Performances    
Evening Performances 7.30pm  from 8th Sept
Saturday Matinees 2.30pm  from 17th Sept
Wednesday Matinees 2.30pm  19 & 26 October & 2 November
Closed Sundays    
Final Performance 7.30pm 5th November

Running time - 2 hours and 40 mins, including one interval

Full ticketing details here.

Links

Almeida website

Almeida casting announcement

My City resource pack

Almeida Facebook Page

Almeida Twitter

My City images

Playtext

News Reviews & Media Post date
My City: new stage photos 06/12/11
My City: final performances 04/11/11
What's On Stage Awards - Theatre Goers' Choice 01/11/11
My City: Curtain Up review 07/10/11
GQ - November 2011 Man of the Month 06/10/11
Henry's Demons: new Radio 4 play & FAULT magazine interview 26/09/11
My City: 4 star Sunday Times review 25/09/11
IDOL Magazine interview and photoshoot 21/09/11
My City: more production stills 20/09/11
My City: review round up 19/09/11
My City: more reviews and audio clip 16/09/11
My City: press night tonight 15/09/11
My City: resource pack 14/09/11
My City: production photos 13/09/11
My City: world premiere tonight! 08/09/11
My City: week 5 rehearsal diary 07/09/11
Idol Magazine shoot details 05/09/11
My City: Guardian recommends 03/09/11
My City: week 4 rehearsal diary 01/09/11
My City: more rehearsal photos 25/08/11

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