Original Theatre will present Marcus Brigstocke’s bittersweet drama, The Red, online from 24 February-24 May 2022, it has been announced.

Originally commissioned for BBC Radio 4 and winner of the BBC Audio Drama Award 2018 for Best Single Drama, Marcus Brigstocke’s compelling drama of family and addiction is based on his own recovery. The 2019 stage production had acclaimed runs at Omnibus Theatre and Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

Benedict’s dad loved wine. He loved collecting it, drinking it and found sharing it with friends and family was an act of love.  

Benedict was a teenage alcoholic. He’s been sober now for 25 years.
On the day of his father’s funeral, Benedict receives an unsettling final bequest: a bottle of exceptionally fine red wine. Will he drink one final toast to his father?

The Red stars father and son Bruce Alexander (A Touch of Frost) and Sam Alexander (Royal Shakespeare Company). It is written and directed by Brigstocke, directed for film by Charlotte Peters, designed by Alex Marker and has sound and composition by Max Pappenheim. 

Marcus Brigstocke said: “The Red is a deeply personal piece of work for me. It is in large part my story. I am so proud that it has been such a success and hugely excited that it will be seen by more people now!  Sam and Bruce are just excellent in these roles and the fact that they are father and son brings a very special dimension to it all. I am thrilled that The Red is coming back.” 

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