Full casting announced for London premiere of FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN at Park Theatre
Casting has been announced for the London première of Jean-Philippe Daguerre’s Farewell Mister Haffmann, adapted by Jeremy Sams, which plays at the Park Theatre from 5 March-12 April.
Directed by Oscar Toeman, the cast includes Michael Fox (The Fear of 13, Donmar Warehouse) as Pierre Vigneau, Nigel Harman (The Da Vinci Code, UK tour) as Otto Abetz, Jennifer Kirby (Untitled F*ck M*ss S**gon Play, Young Vic Theatre/Royal Exchange Theatre) as Isabelle Vigneau, Jemima Rooper ([BLANK], Donmar Warehouse) as Suzanne Abetz, and Alex Waldmann (Arms and the Man, Orange Tree Theatre) as Joseph Haffmann.
Set in 1942 in Nazi-occupied Paris, Jewish jeweller Joseph Haffmann faces imminent danger as Jews are being rounded up across the city for deportation. Desperate, Joseph turns to his trusted employee Pierre Vigneau for help.
In a risky and unconventional deal, he transfers ownership of his jewellery shop to Pierre in exchange for being hidden from the Nazis. But the deal comes with an unexpected condition: in return for hiding him from the Nazis, Pierre requests that Joseph enter into a particular arrangement with his wife, Isabelle. This unusual request raises the stakes, as the three of them find themselves struggling with the dangers and moral complexities of their situation.
A Matisse painting and an art loving Nazi officer and his flamboyant wife complicate matters further for Pierre, Isabelle and Joseph. As the marital pressures and absurd demands pile up, their deal teeters on the edge of collapse.
Blending dark humour and suspense against the background of unprecedented times, this play shines a light on human resilience in the face of impossible choices.
Producers Keren Misgav Ristvedt and Adam Blanshay said: "We are delighted to welcome this glorious cast and team to this new production of Farewell Mister Haffmann in Park Theatre. We cannot wait to delve into the rehearsal room and discover this play anew for London audiences to enjoy!"
The production features design by Rebecca Brower, with lighting by Christopher Nairne, sound and music by Asaf Zohar, casting by Amy Blair, and movement and intimacy direction by Christina Fulcher.
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