Lily Collins & Álvaro Morte West End Debuts in Barcelona UK Premiere
Lily Collins (Emily in Paris, Mank, To The Bone) and Álvaro Morte (Money Heist, Wheel of Time, Immaculate) swap the big screen for the West End in the UK premiere of Bess Wohl’s explosive two-hander play Barcelona. Directed by Lynette Linton (Shifters, Sweat, Blues for An Alabama Sky), the play runs for a strictly limited season at the Duke of York’s, from 21 October 2024.
Late night in Barcelona. An American tourist goes home with a handsome Spaniard. What begins as a carefree, one-night stand becomes an invitation to danger, as the personal and political catastrophically intertwine.
By turns funny, sexy and surprising, Barcelona is a seductive thriller that will keep audiences guessing – exploring the fantasy of who we pretend to be, versus the truth of who we are.
Lily Collins said, “It has been a childhood dream of mind to perform in the West End and I’m hugely excited to make my stage debut in Bess’ exciting play, Barcelona. Working with this team has truly been a gift and I cannot wait for audiences to be taken on a thrilling journey as the play unravels. I knew the moment I finished reading the script, I had to play Irene.”
Álvaro Morte said, “The London theatre scene is a vibrant and exhilarating canvas for fresh, groundbreaking work. I am thrilled and honoured to be a part of this captivating new play, marking my West End debut. I’m looking forward to bringing ‘Barcelona‘ to life and sharing it with audiences.”
Bess Wohl said, “Having my work on the West End with such phenomenal collaborators is a dream come true. I’m honoured to have the chance to share this play with London audiences.”
Lynette Linton said, “What a privilege to be working with this incredible team of artists to bring Bess’ words to life. I can’t wait to get in the room with everyone. Come Through!”
There will be a weekly lottery to secure tickets to Barcelona, with 200 tickets released every week, on Monday (from 14 October), at just £25 (including front row seats). For further information about how to enter the lottery please click HERE.
Barcelona is written by Bess Wohl, and will be directed by Lynette Linton, with Set & Costume design by Frankie Bradshaw, Lighting by Jai Morjaria, Composition and Sound Design by Duramaney Kamara and Xana, Video Design by Gino Ricardo Green, Wigs, Hair and Makeup Design by Cynthia De La Rosa, UK casting by Heather Basten and US Casting by Jim Carnahan, Movement Director & Intimacy Shelley Maxwell, Vocal Coaching by Hazel Holder and Dramatherapy by Wabriya King. Associate Direction by Katie Greenall, Associate Design by Natalie Johnson, Associate Costume Designer & Supervisor is Caroline Stevens, Production Manager is Kate West, Associate Production Manager is Charlotte Ranson.
It is produced by ATG Productions, Bad Robot Live and Gavin Kalin Productions.
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LISTINGS
BARCELONA
21 OCTOBER 2024 – 11 JANUARY 2025
WRITTEN BY BESS WOHL
DIRECTED BY LYNETTE LINTON
PRODUCED BY ATG PRODUCTIONS, BAD ROBOT LIVE AND GAVIN KALIN
Press Performances: Friday 25 October/ Saturday 26 October/ Tuesday 29 October and Wednesday 30 October
*All reviews embargoed until 00.01am on Thursday 1 November
Gala Night: Wednesday 30 October
Performance Schedule: Monday – Saturday at 8pm/ Wednesday & Saturday at 2.30pm (except Wednesday 23 October)
Audio Described Performance: Monday 25 November at 8pm
Captioned Performance: Monday 2 December at 8pm
Running Time: 90 minutes (no interval)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Trigger warnings: This performance contains discussion of mature themes. For more detail, see below. Please note trigger warnings indicate plot elements that some people may consider spoilers.