Nancy Carroll’s new adaptation of Arthur Wing Pinero’s The Cabinet Minister.
The Menier Chocolate Factory is delighted to announce a major revival of Arthur Wing Pinero’s The Cabinet Minister, in a brand-new adaptation by Nancy Carroll, who also stars as Lady Katherine Twombley. Paul Foster makes his Menier directing debut, with the full cast to be announced shortly. The production opens on 27 September, with previews from 21 September, and runs until 16 November.
Sir Julian Twombley is in trouble: his wife and son have run up massive debts and his political reputation is in the balance. The House of Commons is far from a safe space for him and the newspapers are sniffing blood. Can he save face and hang on to his sanity?
Arthur Wing Pinero’s breathless farce is given a new life in Nancy Carroll’s adaptation. A crack cast tackles this sparkling story of marriage, blackmail and class where all bets are off!
Director: Paul Foster; Set & Costume Designer: Janet Bird; Lighting Designer: Tim Mascall; Sound Designer: George Dennis; Composer & Musical Supervisor: Sarah Travis; Movement: Joanna Goodwin
8 weeks only from 21 September. Further cast and creatives to be announced.
Priority booking open now with public on sale on 24 July.
THE CABINET MINISTER: 21st September – 16th November
Menier Chocolate Factory, 53 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU