Ink (play)

Ink
Written by James Graham
Date premiered June 2017
Place premiered Almeida Theatre
Original language English
Subject The Sun
Genre Drama

Ink is a 2017 play by James Graham. Directed by Rupert Goold, the play began previews at the Almeida Theatre on 17 June 2017, with an official opening night on 27 June. It played a limited run to 5 August.[1] The cast included Bertie Carvel as Rupert Murdoch and Richard Coyle as the editor of The Sun, Larry Lamb. Reviews were generally favorable.[2] The production transferred to the West End, again led by Carvel and Coyle, officially opening on 19 September 2017 following previews from 9 September. It was scheduled to conclude its run on 6 January 2018.[3] The play will make its Broadway premiere in April 2019.[4]

Awards and nominations

The play got four nominations in the 2018 Laurence Olivier Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role − Bertie Carvel, Best Director − Rupert Goold, Best New Play and Best Set Design − Bunny Christie. Bertie Carvel became the winner.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Bertie Carvel and Richard Coyle to star in new James Graham play". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
  2. ↑ "Did the critics think James Graham's Ink was front page news?". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
  3. ↑ "James Graham's Ink to transfer to the West End". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
  4. ↑ Hayes, Dade (April 30, 2018). "Rupert Murdoch Story 'Ink' Sets Broadway Bow At Manhattan Theatre Club". Deadline. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  5. ↑ "OLIVIER AWARDS 2018". OfficialLondonTheatre.com. Retrieved Aug 16, 2018.
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