July - October 2019
Two Trains Running by August Wilson (UK Tour)
An English Touring Theatre and
Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production
Supported by a grant from The Royal Theatrical Support Trust’s Sir Peter Hall Director Award
Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production
Supported by a grant from The Royal Theatrical Support Trust’s Sir Peter Hall Director Award
Stage One Trainee Producer for English Touring Theatre
Behind the Scenes Video: All about 'Two Trains Running', Filmed and Edited by Craig Nom Chong
There’s a controversial new president in the White House, and racial tensions are on the rise.
It is Pittsburgh, 1969, and the regulars of Memphis Lee’s restaurant are struggling to cope with the turbulence of a rapidly changing world. The diner is in threat of being torn down, a casualty of the city’s renovation project that is sweeping away the buildings of a community, but not its spirit.
The iconic American playwright August Wilson paints a vivid portrait of everyday lives in this defining moment of American history. When Two Trains Running opened on Broadway in 1992, its legendary premiere won TONY and Drama Desk Awards. Directed by the 2018 winner of the RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award, Nancy Medina, this major revival will introduce this Pulitzer Prize shortlisted modern classic to UK-wide audiences for the first time.
CREATIVE TEAM AND CAST
Written by August Wilson
CREATIVE TEAM
Director Nancy Medina
Designer Frankie Bradshaw
Lighting Designer Amy Mae
Sound Designer Ed Lewis
Associate Sound Designer Andy Cox
Movement Director Rachael Nanyonjo
Dialect Joel Trill
Casting Director Polly Jerrold
Assistant Director Sara Aniqah Malik
Advertising & Marketing Joe Public Ltd
Marketing Associate Ben Ryan
Press & Publicity Kate Morley PR
Press Associate Ayo Adepoju
Production Manager (R&D) Martin Thompson
Production Manager (ETT) Tom Lee
Company Manager (R&D) Sara Crathorne
Company Stage Manager (R&D) Hannan Finnegan
Company Stage Manager (ETT) Chris Peterson
Deputy Stage Manager Nichola Reilly
Assistant Stage Manager Raisa Daya
Wardrobe Manager Victoria McLeod
Producer for English Touring Theatre James Quaife
Producers for Royal and Derngate Northampton
Rosie Townshend
Rosie Townshend
Production Artwork Design by
Oliver Rosser / Feast Creative
Oliver Rosser / Feast Creative
Production Photography by Manuel Harlan
CAST
Geoff Aymer
Ray Emmet Brown
Derek Ezenagu
Andrew French
Leon Herbert
Michael Salami
Anita-Joy Uwajeh
TOUR VENUES
31 August – 14 September 2019
Royal and Derngate Northampton
Royal and Derngate Northampton
8 – 12 October 2019
New Wolsey Theatre
New Wolsey Theatre
22 – 27 October 2019
Derby Theatre
Derby Theatre
17 – 21 September 2019
Nuffield Southampton Theatres
Nuffield Southampton Theatres
15 – 19 October 2019
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
PRESS QUOTES
★★★★
“ The richness of Wilson’s characters make them a joy to watch and a great cast lifts this tale set in Pittsburgh in 1969 ”
★★★★
“ Nancy Medina’s direction is subtle but ultimately hard-hitting, enabling her fine actors to bring home the relevance of Wilson’s American history play to our own here and now.”
ADDITIONAL CONTENT CREATED FOR
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'Two Trains Running' Artwork Photoshoot Behind the Scenes , Filmed and Edited by Craig Nom Chong
'Two Trains Running' in 30 Seconds, Filmed and Edited by Craig Nom Chong
'Two Trains Running' Venue Shout Outs, Filmed and Edited by Craig Nom Chong
