Complete casting set for 'End' at the National Theatre

David Eldridge's plays Beginning and Middle about love and relationships were performed at the National in 2017 and 2022. He returns with the final chapter in the trilogy this winter.

Olivia Rook
Olivia Rook

Clive Owen (Closer) and Saskia Reeves (Slow Horses) will star in End, the final chapter of David Eldridge's trilogy of plays at the National Theatre next winter. Performances will begin in the Dorfman theatre on 13 November.

Eldridge's plays Beginning and Middle were performed at the venue in 2017 and 2022 respectively, and the conclusion of his trilogy about relationships will follow Alfie and Julie’s love story.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan (Romeo and Julie) will direct, with the rest of the creative team including set and costume designer Gary McCann, lighting designer Sally Ferguson, sound designer Donato Wharton, and intimacy director Bethan Clark.

Check back for End tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk

Photo credit: Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves. (Photos courtesy of production)

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