“I wanted to put you bang in the picture. Apprise you of the difficulties. Because, in case you hadn’t noticed, he’s a human fucking boobytrap. And now, guess what, surprise surprise, boom!”
A world-famous children’s author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends…
It’s the summer of 1983, The Witches is about to hit the shelves and Roald Dahl is making last-minute edits. But the outcry at his recent, explicitly antisemitic article won’t die down.
Across a single afternoon at his family home, and rocked by an unexpectedly explosive confrontation, Dahl is forced to choose: make a public apology or risk his name and reputation.
Inspired by real events, Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play explores with dark humour the difference between considered opinion and dangerous rhetoric.
Directed by Nicholas Hytner (Straight Line Crazy, La Belle Sauvage) and starring Tony and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Crown), alongside Olivier Award-winner Elliot Levey (Cold War, Cabaret, Good), Giant offers a complicated portrait of a fiendishly charismatic icon.
Originally developed with London Theatre Company.
Giant is generously supported by a lead gift from Charles Holloway OBE.
Post-show talk Tue 1 Oct
This event is free with a ticket to that evening’s performance.
Support the Court Night, Thurs 14 Nov at 7.30pm
Join us for our next Support the Court night with a special performance of Giant on Thursday 14 November.
Our Support the Court performances are a great way to enjoy daring theatre whilst making a difference. For £110, your ticket includes a premium seat, a complimentary drink and Giant programme, and a donation.
To secure your ticket, look for Band AA seats.
Proceeds from the performance will help sustain our work as the writer’s theatre. As a registered charity, we need to fundraise at least £1.5 million every year to continue our commitment to writers. Joining us for this Support the Court performance is one way in which you can help.
For more information about Support the Court performances, please get in touch with us via support@royalcourttheatre.com.
Jerwood Theatre Downstairs
Monday – Friday: 7.30pm
Thursdays (from 3 Oct): 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Saturdays: 1.30pm and 6.30pm
Age recommendation: 14+
Running time: 2 hr 20 mins, with an interval
This production contains smoking on stage and loud noises throughout.
This production also contains antisemitic language; graphic descriptions of violence; emotional discussion of themes including conflict in the Middle East, Israel and Palestine; and strong language.
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Access Performances
Captioned: Sat 2 Nov, 1.30pm and Wed 6 Nov, 7.30pm
Relaxed Environment: Sat 2 Nov, 1.30pm
Audio Described: Sat 9 Nov, 1.30pm
BSL interpreted: Sat 9 Nov, 6.30pm
