Casting has been revealed for the New Vic’s stage play inspired by the true story behind the escape from Stalag Luft III in World War II, which starts rehearsals this month and will have its world premiere at the theatre-in-the-round this June.
Tom, Dick and Harry, brought to the stage by the team behind Around the World in 80 Days is co-written by New Vic favourites Andrew Pollard (Educating Rita, Around the World in 80 Days, Peter Pan in Scarlet) and Michael Hugo Marvellous, Coppelia – A Mystery, Captain Amazing) alongside New Vic Artistic Director Theresa Heskins (Marvellous, Beauty and the Beast, Coppelia – A Mystery), this co-production with Kenny Wax Ltd (The Play That Goes Wrong, Six The Musical) will be filled with dynamic drama, humour and breath-taking theatricality.
Based on top secret material classified in the archives until 1972, Tom, Dick and Harry, directed by Theresa Heskins, will tell the exhilarating cat-and-mouse tale of one of the most intricate, audacious and greatest escapes in history.
Cast Details
The cast will include co-writers Michael Hugo and Andrew Pollard, alongside fellow New Vic favorites Perry Moore (Tale Trail to Prince and the Pauper, Robin and Marian, Peter Pan in Scarlet) and Nicholas Richardson (Astley’s Astounding Adventures, Beauty and the Beast). Joining them will be Sam Craig (Wild Wing Doves (Sign Your Name), Above the Stag Theatre, London); David Fairs (The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart, New Vic; As You Like It, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men UK & International tour); Andrius Gaučas (Twelfth Night, The Comedy of Errors, Shakespeare’s Globe); Dominic Thorburn (Kenneth Branagh’s Macbeth, UK and New York; One Man Two Guvnors, West End); and Eddy Westbury (Comedy About A Bank Robbery, Mischief Theatre, West End).
How much do the tickets to Tom, Dick & Harry cost?
Tickets are on sale now, priced from £18.50 – £27.50.
Concessions: £2.00 off
Group Discounts: £2.00 off for ten or more. Four Friends for £76. Under 16s Go Free. Under 26s Go Free
How do I book tickets to Tom, Dick and Harry?
Tickets are now on sale and available from the Box Office, by calling 01782 717962 or visit the New Vic Theatre’s website here.
How long is the show for and what are the timings?
Tom, Dick and Harry will open at the New Vic Theatre from Friday, 10 June to Saturday, 9 July 2022 with evening shows at 7.30pm while the matinee shows will be at 2.15pm on selected Thursdays and Saturdays.
Socially-distanced Performances: Tuesday 21 June 7.30pm & Saturday 2 July 2.15pm
Relaxed Performance: Saturday 2 July 2.15pm
Interpreted Performances: Captioned: 7.30pm Tue 5 July & Audio described: 2.15pm Sat 9 July
Where is New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
New Vic Theatre
Etruria Road
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0JG
The theatre has a large car park, with a £1.50 charge after 6pm on show days. Only contactless card payment is currently accepted for parking charges.
The theatre café is open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday – then from 5.30pm for pre-show meals.
Booking is required for pre-show meals 5.30pm onwards, via their booking system at this link.
About The New Vic Theatre
Founded in 1962, the New Vic is the producing theatre for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. With around eight major productions a year, its varied programme includes contemporary drama, new commissions, adaptations and classics. Recent productions have toured nationally and internationally, and have transferred to London and Manchester. The New Vic has developed extensive and award-winning community involvement. It works regionally, nationally and internationally through its education department and New Vic Borderlines, which aims to change the lives of the most disadvantaged members of the community. The New Vic is funded by Arts Council England, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Staffordshire County Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Keeping you safe
They want you to have the best experience possible when you visit the New Vic. To help you enjoy your visit, they’ve put some measures in place to help all visitors feel as comfortable as possible.
• Please feel free to wear a face covering whilst at the New Vic, when walking around the venue and during the performance.
• They ask all guests to be mindful of fellow audience members when at the theatre, who may prefer to continue to keep a distance from other theatregoers whilst in their spaces.
• They have hand sanitiser stations positioned around the theatre, free to use by all. They are maintaining their high levels of cleanliness throughout the building, ensuring all spaces and contact surfaces are regularly sanitised.
Feeling unwell? If you, or a member of your party, are exhibiting symptoms of Covid19 prior to your visit, they politely ask that you do not attend the theatre. If this is the case, please speak to a member of their Box Office team who will be able to talk you through options to exchange your tickets.
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Photo Credit: New Vic Theatre/Andrew Billington
