The Constituent

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The Constituent
Written by Joe Penhall
CharactersAlec
Monica
Mellor
Date premiered13 June 2024
Place premiered The Old Vic, London
Original language English
GenrePolitical drama

The Constituent is a play by Joe Penhall.

Production history

The play made its world premiere at The Old Vic, London on 13 June 2024 (with an official opening night on 25 June), running until 10 August. The play is directed by Matthew Warchus with a cast including James Corden as Alec, Anna Maxwell Martin as Monica and Zachary Hart as Mellor. [1]

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References

  1. Wiegand, Chris (2024-03-20). "James Corden to return to London stage in political drama The Constituent". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-07-07.