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Tom Conti stars in courtroom drama Rough Justice at the New Theatre |
Following his critically acclaimed performance last year, Tom Conti, one of the country’s most popular actors, will have audiences in his grip in the courtroom thriller Rough Justice by Terence Frisby at the New Theatre from Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 October. In Rough Justice Tom plays television journalist James Highwood, a man who has made his career out of challenging the British Justice system in his documentary programmes. Now, suddenly, he finds the system challenging him as he is brought to court on a charge of murder. Highwood admits the killing but perversely chooses to defend himself, pushing the tolerance of the court to its limits and framing his defence in terms calculated to incense the judge. Rough Justice is a theatrical treat - a murder story, a courtroom drama and a psychological thriller which balances heartrending sadness with dark humour. Tom Conti is brilliantly suited to this gripping and thought provoking drama, which promises to keep audiences enthralled right to the end with it’s intricately plotted twists and turns. Alongside Dame Judi Dench Tom Conti was recently voted the Most Popular Actor in the West End in the last 25 years. His many memorable television roles include Lark Rise to Candleford and Miranda and his film roles include the recent Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises, the unforgettable Shirley Valentine and Reuben, Reuben, for which he received the Best Actor Oscar nomination. On stage he has won an Olivier Award in the West End and a Tony Award on Broadway for his performance in Whose Life is It Anyway? He will be supported by an outstanding ensemble cast including Mary Lincoln, David Michaels, Simon Murray, Elizabeth Payne and Carol Starks. Terence Frisby has worked extensively for nearly 50 years as actor, director and producer. His most famous play, There's A Girl In My Soup, was London's longest-running comedy (1966-1972) and a worldwide smash hit with long runs on Broadway, in Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Sydney, Rome, Vienna, Prague. It is still constantly produced across the globe. His other stage plays include: The Subtopians, The Bandwagon, It's All Right If I Do It Seaside Postcard and Funny About Love. Rough Justice is directed by James Larkin and produced by Tom Kinninmont, Tom Conti and Panache and Brio Ltd who also produced Wife After Death and Romantic Comedy, also starring Tom Conti. Rough Justice is at the New Theatre from Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 October. Tickets are on sale now with prices from £8.50 to £28.50. For further details about the show or to book tickets* visit www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk or call the Box Office on (029) 2087 8889. All tickets subject to a 50p Seating Improvement Contribution and online sales carry a small additional transaction charge Rough Justice New Theatre, Cardiff Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 October Evenings 7.30pm; Thursday & Saturday Matinees 2.30pm Tickets: £8.50 - £28.50 Box Office: 029 2087 8889 Book Online: www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk |
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