Young Vic’s Death of a Salesman transfers to West End’s Piccadilly Theatre

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Death of a Salesman

Wendell Pierce (The Wire, Suits, Selma) makes his UK stage debut in the pivotal role of Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman. Following its hugely successful run at the Young Vic, this new production of a twentieth-century classic is set to transfer to the Piccadilly Theatre for a strictly limited run. Death of a Salesman is widely considered one of Arthur Miller's greatest works, following the last 24 hours of the life of Brooklyn salesman Willy Loman, and the plight of his struggling family in the face of the American Dream. Joining Pierce is a cast including Olivier Award-winning Sharon D. Clarke (We Will Rock You, Ghost) as Linda Loman and Arinzé Kene (Misty, Been So Long) as Biff Loman. Marianne Elliott and Miranda Cromwell co-direct this production of Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, which will begin its run at the Piccadilly Theatre on 24th October.

Show Times

Opened: 24 October 2019
Closed: 4 January 2020

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Everything you need to know about Death of a Salesman

What is it about?

Death of a Salesman is an examination of what happens when the American dream doesn’t come true. Willy Loman, the titular salesman, is not the success he always imagined he would be and it is mainly his family that pay the price. This production casts the Loman family as African-American, bringing a new vision and poignancy to the social commentary of the piece.

Who is in it?

Wendell Pierce, best known as Bunk Moreland in The Wire plays Willy. His performance received rave reviews when the production played at The Old Vic in May. Sharon D Clarke (Blues in the Night) plays Linda Loman, Sope Dirisu (star of the RSC’s Coriolanus) plays Biff Loman and Natey Jones (Small Island at the National Theatre) is playing Happy Loman.

Who wrote it?

The play is written Arthur Miller, widely considered to be one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. His other notable plays include The Crucible, A View from the Bridge and All My Sons.

How long is it?

The running time of the Young Vic production was approximately 3 hours with an interval. The exact running time for the Piccadilly Theatre production is to be announced.

When does it open?

Death of a Salesman opens on 24^th October 2019.

How long is it on for?

Closing date is 4^th January 2020

What age is it appropriate for?

Age recommendations are to be announced.