James Norton (Happy Valley) stars in the theatrical event of 2023 as visionary director Ivo van Hove (A View from the Bridge) stages the English language premiere of A LITTLE LIFE.
Due to record-breaking demand at Richmond Theatre and the Harold Pinter Theatre, this acclaimed production of the million-copy bestseller by Hanya Yanagihara will now play a further five weeks only at the Savoy Theatre from 4 July.
The much-anticipated play also stars Luke Thompson (Bridgerton), Omari Douglas (It’s A Sin), Zach Wyatt (The Witcher), Elliot Cowan (The Crown), Zubin Varla (Tammy Faye), Nathalie Armin (Force Majeure) and Emilio Doorgasingh (Best of Enemies).
A LITTLE LIFE follows four college friends in New York City: aspiring actor Willem, successful architect Malcolm, struggling artist JB, and prodigious lawyer Jude. As ambition, addiction, and pride threaten to pull the group apart, they always find themselves bound by their love for Jude and the mysteries of his past. But when those secrets come to light, they finally learn that to know Jude St Francis is to understand the limitless potential of love in the face of life.
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People also ask :
What is "A Little Life" about?
"A Little Life" is a novel that follows the lives of four friends who move to New York City after college. At the heart of the novel is the character of Jude, a deeply traumatized young man whose tragic past and present struggles are gradually revealed over the course of the book.
What awards has "A Little Life" won?
"A Little Life" was a finalist for the National Book Award and the Man Booker Prize, and won the Kirkus Prize for Fiction and the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Fiction.
How long is "A Little Life"?
The book has 720 pages in the paperback edition.
What is the writing style of "A Little Life"?
The writing in "A Little Life" is descriptive and introspective, with a focus on the inner lives and emotions of the characters. The narrative is non-linear and jumps back and forth in time, gradually revealing more about the characters and their relationships.