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  • “Every day you fight, you fight always and everyday, even those battles you can’t win and then, only then the world changes.”

    1953. In the midst of the Cold War and with McCarthyisim at its height the world watched as Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were sent to the electric chair for allegedly passing US atomic secrets to the Soviet Union – protesting their innocence to the last. Inspired by this haunting true story, James Phillips‘ multi-award winning play The Rubenstein Kiss (TMA and John Whiting awards for Best New Play) comes to Southwark Playhouse in its first London revival.

    The Rubenstein Kiss is the story of the Rubensteins, a deeply devoted Jewish couple whose Communist idealism leads to their world being torn apart by suspicion and treachery which then echoes through the generations. Starring Ruby Bentall (Poldark, Lark Rise to Candleford) Sean Rigby (Endeavour, Gunpowder), and Stephen Billington (Coronation Street, Casualty), Phillips’ explosive and affecting drama is the study of conspiracy, betrayal and the interrogation of guilt. Phillips’ explosive and affecting drama is the study of conspiracy, betrayal and the interrogation of guilt.

    At a time when its political relevance is felt strongly in today’s polarised political climate, Joe Harmston (The Lover, The Collection, Donmar Warehouse) directs an important revival of this poignant and stunning drama.

    ★★★★★ ‘Sublimely crafted and superbly acted… utterly compelling.’ The Spy in the Stalls
    ★★★★ ‘Poignant and stunning drama’ LondonTheatre1
    ★★★★ ‘Gripping.’ London Theatre
    ‘An emotionally charged revival… Impeccably acted.’ The Stage
    ‘Ruby Bentall is utterly wonderful.’ The Upcoming
    ‘Harmson offers meticulous direction.’ BroadwayWorld

    ★★★★★ ‘A brilliantly assured drama of ideas and passions.’ The Telegraph on 2005 Hampstead Theatre Production
    ★★★★ ‘Tremendous.’ The Guardian on 2015 Nottingham Playhouse Production

    Suitable for ages 12+

  • Creative Team

    Director
    Joe Harmston

    Associate Director
    Anthony Houghton

    Set Designer
    Sean Cavanagh

    Sound Designer
    Matthew Bugg

    Costume Designer
    Cecilia Trono

    Lighting Designers
    Mike Robertson
    Holly Ellis

    Casting Director
    Kate Plantin CDG

    Cast

    Ruby Bentall
    Stephen Billington
    Dario Coates
    Katie Eldred
    Henry Proffit
    Sean Rigby
    Eva-Jane Willis

  • Production Photos by Scott Rylander

    Rehearsal Photos by Scott Rylander

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