Susan Wokoma and Oliver Johnstone to join 'The Real Thing' at the Old Vic

James McArdle (Mare of Easttown, The Tragedy of Macbeth) and Bel Powley (A Small Light, The Morning Show) will also star in Tom Stoppard’s play.

Susan Wokoma and Oliver Johnstone will star in Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing at the Old Vic in London. Performances begin on 22 August.

They join previously announced cast members James McArdle (Mare of Easttown, The Tragedy of Macbeth) and Bel Powley (A Small Light, The Morning Show) in a production directed by Max Webster (Macbeth, Life of Pi).

The play follows actress Annie and playwright Henry, who have an affair, before marrying each other and repeating history. Wokoma will play Charlotte and Johnstone will play Max.

Also joining the cast are Jack Ambrose as Brodie, Rilwan Abiola Owokoniran as Billy, and Karise Yansen as Debbie.

The creative team includes Peter McKintosh (set and costume), Richard Howell (lighting), Alexandra Faye Braithwaite (sound), Chi-San Howard (movement), Charlie Hughes-D’Aeth (voice), and Ingrid Mackinnon (intimacy).

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Photo credit: Susan Wokoma and Oliver Johnstone. (Photos courtesy of production)