Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) and Johnny Flynn (Beast) smolder and
burn as sparring brothers in Sam Shepard's darkly comic 1980 drama. The
Cain and Abel conflict is a showdown of sibling rivalry, to be sure, but
also bears witness to a legacy of booze-fueled family brawls. As
Harington and Flynn duel it out, they bring a cagey, wiry energy to
director Matthew Dunster's West End revival of this Pulitzer Prize
finalist. The portrait of the estranged pair is a riveting study in
contrasts as Harington's successful screenwriter and Flynn's scheming
grifter explosively collide in the California desert. The scorched, arid
setting is more than just a backdrop; its expanse and emptiness make it
a palpable presence in a play about wounded masculinity and broken
dreams.
The live theatre production of True West was performed at the
Vaudeville Theatre in London, United Kingdom, in 2019. It was produced
by Joseph Smith and John Brant for Smith & Brant Theatricals and James
Bierman for Empire Street Productions.
Portions of this audio drama contain mature language and themes.
Listener discretion is advised.
