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| Kyoto | |
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| Written by | Joe Robertson Joe Murphy |
| Date premiered | 18 June 2024 |
| Place premiered | Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon |
Kyoto is a play by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson.
The play was presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Good Chance. The world premiere was at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon running from 18 June until 13 July 2024 (with a press night on 25 June). The play was directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin. [1] [2]
Following the success of the Stratford-upon Avon run, the production transferred to London's West End at @sohoplace running from 9 January to 3 May 2025 (with a press night on 16 January). [3] [4]
| Character | Stratford-upon-Avon [5] | West End [6] |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2025 | |
| Don Pearlman | Stephen Kunken | |
| Shirley Pearlman | Jenna Augen | |
| Raul Estrada | Jorge Bosch | |
| Fred Singer | Vincent Franklin | Duncan Wisbey |
| Bert Bolin | Dale Rapley | |
| Secretariat | Olivia Barrowclough | |
| Kiribati | Andrea Gatchalian | |
| Germany | Ingrid Oliver | Kristin Atherton |
| Saudi Arabia | Raad Rawi | |
| China | Kwong Loke | |
| Tanzania | Jude Akuwudike | Aïcha Kossoko |
| USA | Nancy Crane | |
| UK | Ferdy Roberts | |
| Japan | Togo Igawa | |
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