Christine Baranski Shines in West End Debut with ‘Hay Fever’
Veteran actress Christine Baranski will make her West End debut this fall in Noel Coward’s Hay Fever. The production opens at the Wyndham’s Theatre on September 22.
The engagement runs for 12 weeks at the London venue. Baranski, 73, stars opposite Richard E Grant.
Production details
The play will be staged under the direction of Emily Burns. Producers on the project are Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions.
- Venue: Wyndham’s Theatre, London
- Opening date: September 22
- Run length: 12 weeks
- Director: Emily Burns
- Producers: Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions
Cast and creative team
Richard E Grant joins the cast and returns to the West End after about twenty years away. He has praised Baranski as sensational.
Grant also noted the play’s long history, joking about its debut a century ago. The production aims to honour Noel Coward’s original spirit.
Baranski’s reflections
Baranski described the engagement as a long-held ambition. She said performing on the West End had been on her bucket list.
She explained that filming commitments previously kept her from the stage. She is preparing an English accent for the role.
Baranski has a history with Coward’s work. She has often praised his quicksilver dialogue and suave flamboyance.
Audiences expect Christine Baranski to shine in her West End debut in Hay Fever. The announcement has raised strong interest.
Filmogaz.com will follow casting updates and ticket release information. Theatre fans can expect further details in the coming weeks.
