Louisa Norman presents
TAPE
written by Stephen Belber, directed by Thomas King, designed by Alex Marker
cast: Darren Bransford, Marc Elliott, Kate Loustau
at Trafalgar Studios from 10 October to 10 November
With his EastEnders’ exit imminent, Marc Elliott (who plays Syed Masood in the soap) joins the cast of Stephen Belber’s acclaimed play Tape, in the dark and brooding role of Vince. A high stakes and suspenseful exploration of memory, truth and perception, Tape comes to the Trafalgar Studios for its first West End run, ten years on from its New York premiere.
Aspiring filmmaker Jon meets up with his best friend from high school, Vince – a volatile drug-dealing dropout. The conversation soon turns to Amy, Vince’s first love, whom they both dated. Vince finally gets Jon to confess a disturbing secret, only then to admit he has taped the entire conversation and that Amy is about to arrive any minute.
Marc joined the cast of EastEnders as Syed Masood in 2009, winning the 2010 British Soap Award for Best Newcomer. The character’s controversial storyline involved him coming out and living as a gay man in a Muslim family. He announced his departure from the series and finished filming in September, with his dramatic exit broadcast in November. His theatre credits prior to EastEnders included the National Theatre’s hit production The History Boys. Tape marks his return to the stage.
Tape premiered in 2002 at New York’s Jose Quintero Theater produced by Naked Angels, who transferred the production to London’s Soho Theatre in 2003. The play was also adapted into a feature film starring Ethan Hawke (in the role of Vince, now played by Marc Elliott) and Uma Thurman.
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Venue Trafalgar Studios (Studio 2), 14 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2DY
Dates 10 October – 10 November (Monday to Saturday)
Times 7.45pm + 3pm matinees on Thursday and Saturday
Box office 0844 871 7632 / 0844 847 2345 (Ticketmaster)
Tickets £27.50 / £24.50 (+ £1 restoration levy)
Previews (10/11 October): £14 (+ £1 restoration levy)
+ booking fee