
06 Oct 2011

National Theatre Live: The Kitchen
The Kitchen, Arnold Wesker’s "extraordinary black comedy," is directed by Bijan Sheibani and features an ensemble cast of 29 actors. The production is set in a restaurant in 1950s London.

Embrace different
When Jane is rejected by life, she spirals into a chaotic, schizophrenic world where love and normality collide with humorous consequences.

Jane

Mike

Alice

Nicola

Vivian

Dennis

Alex

Tony

Young Jane

Young Nicola
Young Alice
Doctor

Lover's Voice (voice)

Lucy
Lesley
Jack
Nurse

Photographer

Examiner

06 Oct 2011

The Kitchen, Arnold Wesker’s "extraordinary black comedy," is directed by Bijan Sheibani and features an ensemble cast of 29 actors. The production is set in a restaurant in 1950s London.

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