Harry Peacock, Samantha Spiro, Danny Webb, et al. Set for Royal Court’s Chicken Soup with Barley

The Royal Court Theatre has announced complete casting for Arnold Wesker’s Chicken Soup with Barley, to run June 2 – July 7. Dominic Cooke will direct the production.

The play, the first in a trilogy that also includes Roots and I’m Talking about Jerusalem, focuses on Sarah Khan, an East End Jewish mother over the course of three decades as she handles both world events and the changes taking place within her home. Additional casting will be announced in the near future.

In addition to the previously announced Samantha Spiro (Sarah Kahn), the company will feature Jenna Augen (Ada Kahn). Steve Furst (Hymie Kossof), Joel Gillman (Dave Simmonds), Harry Peacock (Monty Blatt), Danny Webb (Harry Kahn), and Alexis Zegerman (Cissie).

The creative team will include Ultz (production design), Charles Balfour (lighting design), Gareth Fry (sound design), and Gary Yershon (original music).

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