The play is set in Mississippi and, as with many of Williams’ works seems to swelter in the heat of a never ending summer. It tells the story of Big Daddy, a wealthy cotton planter, and his dysfunctional family.

The production has already been a hit on Broadway and James Earl Jones and Phylicia Rashad have travelled across the Atlantic to reprise their roles. They have been joined by some excellent British actors.

Adrian Lester is probably best known for his television work in series such as ‘Bonekickers’ and ‘Afterlife’ and, of course, his role as lovable rogue Mickey in the BBC show ‘Hustle’. His films include ‘Born Romantic’, ‘Spiderman 3’ and Kenneth Branagh’s ‘As You Like It’. He also has some heavyweight stage credits including the role of Hamlet for Peter Brook and the title role in ‘Henry V’ at the National Theatre in London.

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Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

James Earl Jones, the American actor famous for his deep tones, and for providing the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars films and Mufasa in ‘The Lion King’, stars as Big Daddy. He has transferred from the Broadway production of this play, as has Phylicia Rashad who plays Big Mama. She is probably best known for her role as Bill Cosby’s wife in ‘The Cosby Show’ but is also a very experienced stage actress who has regularly appeared on Broadway.

Adrian Lester plays Brick. His films include ‘Scenes of a Sexual Nature’, ‘Spiderman 3’ and ‘As You Like It’. He is best known for his television work which includes ‘Merlin’, ‘Bonekickers’ and most famously ‘Hustle’. He has also played some memorable stage roles which include the title role in ‘Henry V’ at the National Theatre, Hamlet for director Peter Brook and, would you believe, Roasalind in ‘As You Like It’ for the excellent Cheek by Jowl.

Nina Sosanya plays Mae. Another well known face from television, her credits include ‘Teachers’, ‘Nathan Barley’ and ‘Doctor Who’.

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

A heart warming story

The story behind Cat On A Hot Tin Roof involves a family from a Mississippi plantation that is celebrating his father’s birthday. The problem is that the father’s son is less concerned with his marriage falling apart than he is about the passing of his friend. Events take a turn when Big Daddy is diagnosed with cancer. Everyone scrambles to secure his or her own bit of his estate in this heartfelt production.

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Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

This production is unique in that it is the first all black production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to be produced in a theatre in London.  Following its success on Broadway this play features Earl Jones when it first opened last year.  Directed by Debbie Allen this play is sure to create a hit at the Novella theatre in London.

This powerful and dramatic play centres on a southern family birthday celebration set in Tennessee. Big Daddy played by James Earl Jones unaware that he is dying commands the show and as the festiveness progresses tensions mount and relationships alter as family secrets are revealed.

Comedian Richard Blackwood, Sanaa Lathan, Adrian Lester, Phylicia Rashad and James Earl Jones complete the core cast of this iconic theatre production.  They are joined by well known names such as Derek Griffiths, Peter de Jersey, Joseph Mydell, Nina Sosanya, Guy Burgess, Claudia Cadette, Susan Lawson-Reynolds and Yvonne Gidden.

This well known and prestigious cast are not unknown and while Blackwood has hosted his own television series he currently hosts a Sunday afternoon radio show on Choice FM.  Derek Griffiths made his mark as a singer and musician in the ’70’s on children’s shows but has added several Royal Shakespeare productions to his credits along with a host of West End appearances.

Peter De Jersey and Joseph Mydell both have extensive credits in West End London theatre productions including the Royal Shakespeare Company while Nina Sosanya first made her public debut as Jenny in the C4 hit series Teachers.  She also has numerous stage performances in National Theatre to her credit.

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Full cast for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof have been announced

Tennessee Williams’ classic play ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ will run at the Novello Theatre from the 1st of December 2009 until the 10th of April 2010 with previews beginning on the 21st of November. It is a transfer of the Broadway production, directed by Debbie Allen and featuring an all black cast. It ran for four months last year at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York.

The cast has been finalised and will feature Richard Blackwood who is better known as a TV presenter and comedian. He will be joined by Derek Griffiths, Nina Sosanya, Sanaa Lathan, James Earl Jones, Phylicia Rashad and Adrian Lester.

The play has not been seen in the West End since 2001 when Brendan Fraser and Ned Beatty starred, so the London theatre scene will welcome its arrival.

The play tells the story of a family on a Mississippi plantation house celebrating Big Daddy’s birthday. His son seems more upset by the death of his friend than the fact that his marriage is falling apart before his eyes.

Nina Sosanya has a large body of TV and film work including ‘Nathan Barley’, ‘Doctor Who’, ‘Teachers’ and ‘Love Actually’. She also has some excellent stage credits including ‘House and Garden’ and ‘Fix Up’ at the National Theatre and Noel Coward’s ‘The Vortex’ at the Donmar Warehouse.

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof