Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in FRANK AND PERCY to open at The Other Palace

Photo credit: Jack Merriman

It has been announced that Ben Weatherill’s new comedy Frank and Percy, starring Ian McKellen and Roger Allam, and directed by Sean Mathias, will have a limited London season at The Other Palace from 8 September-3 December.

Frank and Percy is a poignant and witty take on the unexpected relationship that blossoms between two men. Devoted to their canine companions, they believe that human connection is far more temperamental, but, as their dogs play in the park, can Frank, a widowed schoolteacher, and Percy, a somewhat radical elder statesman, find the time for new love, or should they just let sleeping dogs lie?

Director Sean Mathias said: “I cannot believe my luck in finding this charming and original new play. Ben Weatherill (Frank & Percy) is a true young talent in theatre. To have reunited Ian and Roger after almost 20 years since we all did Aladdin together at the Old Vic is a real coup. Frank and Percy explores the fragility and joy of relationships, and what forges and strengthens bonds between humans, at a time when more than ever, we all need to love and support one another.”

The Other Palace owner and producer Bill Kenwright said: “In welcoming Ian and Roger to our theatre we are also thrilled to use this limited London run at The Other Palace to launch our new development levy, to enable us to build upon MT Fest, our Musical Bites lunchtime series and Making a Musical podcast to provide further paid opportunities to develop the next generation of theatre makers and writers.”

Frank and Percy is designed by Morgan Large, with lighting by Nick Richings, and sound by Andy Graham.

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