The production will be helmed by Nicholas Hytner, the National's artistic director, with sets by Vicki Mortimer, lighting by Mark Henderson, and music by Academy Award winner Rachel Portman.

Beale's many stage credits include Monty Python's Spamalot, Jumpers, Hanlet, The Alchemist, and Uncle Vanya. Wanamaker's many stage credits include The Rose Tattoo, Electra, Awake and Sing!, and His Girl Friday.

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