AN INSPECTOR CALLS heads to The Regent Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent*

PW Productions are delighted to announce the full cast for the 30th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour of Stephen Daldry’s seminal production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLS which heads to The Regent Theatre , Stoke-on-Trent this October.

Written at the end of the Second World War and set before the First, An Inspector Calls is a compelling and  haunting thriller. The story begins when the mysterious Inspector Goole calls unexpectedly on the prosperous  Birling family home. Their peaceful family dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young  woman. 

Now world-renowned as one of Britain’s leading theatre and film directors, Stephen Daldry has received  Academy Award nominations for his films The Reader, The Hours, Billy Elliot and Extremely Loud and Incredibly  Close. His recent West End theatre work includes David Hare’s Skylight at the Wyndham’s Theatre and Peter  Morgan’s The Audience at the Apollo Theatre. His multi award-winning production of Billy Elliot The Musical ran  for 11 incredible years at the Victoria Palace before embarking on a national tour. 

Featuring Ian MacNeil’s ingenious designs, music by Oscar-winning composer Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare in  Love) and atmospheric lighting by Rick Fisher, this landmark production is guaranteed to have old fans rushing  back and new theatregoers being swept away into the mysterious world of Inspector Goole. 

AN INSPECTOR CALLS is directed by the world-renowned theatre and film director Stephen Daldry. Stephen’s  many theatre credits include The Audience, Skylight and Billy Elliot The Musical. His film credits include The  Hours, The Reader and Billy Elliot, all of which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Director. Most  recently he has directed several episodes of the Netflix smash hit series The Crown, for which he is also Producer.

Cast Details

Liam Brennan will play ‘Inspector Goole’, Christine Kavanagh ‘Mrs Birling’, Jeffrey Harmer ‘Mr Birling’, Simon  Cotton ‘Gerald Croft’, Evlyne Oyedokun ‘Sheila Birling’, George Rowlands ‘Eric Birling’ and Frances Campbell ‘Edna’. The cast is completed by Philip Stewart, Beth Tuckey, Maceo Cortezz and Rue Blenkinsop.  

Liam Brennan returns to an Inspector Calls having played the role of Inspector Goole during previous UK tours.  His other theatre credits include Richard III and Twelfth Night at Shakespeare’s Globe, and Diary of a Madman  at The Gate, for which he was awarded Best Actor at the Edinburgh Festival in 2016. 

Christine Kavanagh’s National Theatre credits include Man and Superman and Albert Speer and the National  Theatre UK Tour of Hedda Gabler. Her West End credits include The Importance of Being Earnest at the Harold 

Pinter Theatre. With the Royal Shakespeare Company Christine has performed Macbeth and Much Ado About  Nothing. Her other credits include A Doll’s House, Travesties, She Stoops to Conquer and The Rivals.  

Jeff Harmer’s credits include playing Berrard in the national tour of Bird Song. His other theatre credits include  Fox on The Fairway, Out Of Order, Donkey’s Years, Romeo & Juliet and As You Like It.  

Simon Cotton is probably best known for his role as Hugh Bryant on ITV’s Emmerdale, his other television credits  include NBC’s Hanna, Murder Maps and Doctors. His theatrical credits include A Clockwork Orange at the Park  Theatre. On film he has been seen in The Rise of the Krays and The Fall of the Krays, The Unseen and Undercover  Hooligan.  

Evlyne Oyedokun’s theatrical credits including Key Workers Cycle at the Almeida, Perspective – New Views at  the National Theatre, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead at the Old Vic and The Cherry Orchard at  Nottingham Playhouse.  

George Rowlands’ theatre credits include Parliament Square at The Unicorn Theatre, The Boy With The Bee Jar  at The Hope Theatre and Macbeth with Quarter Too Ensemble.  

Frances Campbell’s theatrical career includes JB Priestley’s Music at Night, Blithe Spirit, Hedda Gabler, The Prime  of Miss Jean Brodie and Hobson’s Choice. As a performer of historical dance, Frances has appeared with  Commedia Dell Arte.  

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are priced from £13 to £42.

How do I book tickets to watch An Inspector Calls?

Tickets are now on sale and available from the Box Office, by calling 0844 871 7615 or by visiting ATG’s website here.

How long is the show for and what are the timings?

Estimated running time is 1 hours and 50 minutes (including interval).  The show will be opening on Tuesday, 4 October will run until Saturday, 8 October 2022. The shows will be at 7.30pm with matinee shows on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm.  Do visit their website for more details.

Where is The Regent Theatre in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent?
Piccadilly
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 1AP
Tel: 08448717649

About Regent Theatre

The Regent Theatre is a theatre in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Constructed in 1929 as a cinema, it is one of several theatres in the city centre and one of two owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group. The building was converted for full-time use as a theatre in 1999, and since then has hosted a number of shows and musicals. The theatre is also the northern base for the Glyndebourne Touring Opera.

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Photo Credit: Regent Theatre/Tristram Kenton