Production Images Released for Ben Ockrent’s ‘Relics’ at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
Rehearsal images are released today for the world premiere production of Relics by Olivier Award nominee Ben Ockrent (Honey, Edmund The Magnificent) at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. A Lyric Hammersmith Theatre production, in association with Francesca Moody Productions and Chalk Hills, Relics will run at the venue from Thursday 18 June – Saturday 18 July, with a press night of Wednesday 24 June.
Directed by Michael Longhurst (Next to Normal, Constellations), the cast features Charly Clive (Rooster, The Lazarus Project), JJ Feild (Little Disasters, A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Sally Phillips (Bridget Jones, Miranda and Smack The Pony) and Sam Swainsbury (Mum, 2:22 A Ghost Story). The production marks a return to the stage for both Charly Clive, who has recently starred in Rooster on HBO opposite Steve Carrell, and Sally Phillips, who recently reprised her role as Shazza in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. JJ Feild is back on stage after filming the latest Jack Ryan feature for MGM opposite John Krasinski, while Sam Swainsbury has recently been seen in the touring production of the phenomenally successful 2.22 A Ghost Story.
“There’s some Alphabites in the freezer. Pop the oven on. You can eat your own words.”
When four siblings reunite at their recently-deceased mother’s home with the intention of divvying up her possessions, a long-buried family secret explodes out into the open – challenging everything they thought they knew about themselves and each other.
True to form, Liv thinks she can bulldozer her way back to how things used to be. People-pleaser, Rob, just wants everyone to get along. But Michelle’s had enough of towing the fragile family line. And with prodigal son, Jonny, hellbent on pushing everyone’s buttons, they all look set to lose everything – their dignity included.
The world premiere of Ben Ockrent’s Relics is a darkly comic family drama about the legacies we inherit, the choices we make, and the heartbreaking compromise of growing up, directed by the award-winning Michael Longhurst.
The creative team includes Set & Costume Designer Joanna Scotcher, Lighting Designer Simisola Majekodunmi, Sound Designer Dan Balfour, Casting Director Anna Cooper CDG, Movement Director Chi San Howard and Fight Director Bret Yount.
Main Image: Relics Reh Photos_Sally Phillips, JJ Feild, Charly Clive, Sam Swainsbury_Photo Credit Marc Brenner 1
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