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An actor looks troubled, bathed in dark green light.
An actor looks troubled, bathed in dark green light.

Against

By Christopher Shinn, Directed by Ian Rickson

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12 Aug — 30 Sep 2017

Silicon Valley. The future. A rocket launches.

Luke is an aerospace billionaire who can talk to anyone. But God is talking to him. He sets out to change the world. Only violence stands in his way.

Christopher Shinn’s gripping new play, directed by Ian Rickson, features Ben Whishaw as Luke.

Ben Whishaw photographed by Nadav Kander.

Rehearsal and production photography by Johan Persson.

CAST & CREATIVES
Writer Christopher Shinn
Direction Ian Rickson
Design ULTZ
Lighting Charles Balfour
Sound Gregory Clarke
Composer Mark Bradshaw
Movement Imogen Knight
Video Robin Fisher
Casting Sophie Holland
Costume Supervision Claire Wardroper
Resident Director Jo Tyabji

Cast
Fehinti Balogun
Elliot Barnes-Worrell
Nancy Crane
Emma D’Arcy
Amanda Hale
Kevin Harvey
Adelle Leonce
Martin McDougall
Philippe Spall
Gavin Spokes
Ben Whishaw
Naomi Wirthner