Initial casting has been announced for the forthcoming dark comedy play Cuckoo ahead of its summer premiere at the Royal Court Theatre.
The production will star Scouse actresses Michelle Butterly, Sue Jenkins, Emma Harrison, and Jodie McNee, and is set in the playwright's hometown of Birkenhead.
Cuckoo will be Wynne's 8th play at the Royal Court. The BAFTA and Olivier-Award-winning playwright, who was born in the Merseyside town and commented on the play in a statement saying, " We’re taking Sloane Square to Birkenhead and it’s going to be great to have the Liverpool dialect on stage - with a fully authentic all-Scouse cast.
"They’re dealing with financial insecurity, economic decline, all-pervasive technology, and the potential impact of climate change - amongst other things. I was interested in exploring how different generations discuss issues and how having opposing opinions has become much more fraught - even within close families."
The plot of Cuckoo focuses on a three-generation matriarchal family in Birkenhead, living under one roof together, and how they cope with the issues directly affecting their lives in an increasingly uncertain world.
Cuckoo is directed by Vicky Featherstone and will run from July 6th to August 19th at the Royal Court Theatre, before then transferring to the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool from 6th to 23rd September 2023.
Booking & Theatre Information For Cuckoo
The Royal Court Theatre is a small off-West End venue located on Sloane Square with a capacity of 389 seats and has three levels compromising of the larger Jerwood Theatre Downstairs and the slightly more intimate Jerwood Theatre Upstairs. There is flexible seating to suit each production however, as it is a small venue, there are generally very good views of the stage throughout the auditorium.
The best seats are in the Stalls which have a decent rake and offer great views of the stage, although the intimate auditorium allows for close-up views wherever you are sat. The Circle is also a great place to sit for a clear overall view of the stage from an elevated position.
Patrons on a budget or just looking to book cheap tickets to Cuckoo can find good value either in the Balcony on the second floor, or the Slips in the Circle where tickets are moderately priced and offer a clear view of the stage.