Ulster American Tickets
About Ulster American
Don’t miss Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland star in the award-winning play Ulster American at Riverside Studios. Book your tickets for Ulster American on TodayTix now.
An Oscar-winning American actor, an English director, and a Northern Irish playwright are starting rehearsals for a play that could change their lives. But as they begin to realise they’re not all on the same page, things start to spiral out of control. This pitch-black comedy dives into ambition, identity, and the challenges faced by women in the entertainment industry.
Jeremy Herrin will direct David Ireland’s brutally funny play, with costume design by Max Jones, lighting design by Oliver Fenwick, and sound design by Emma Laxton.
Ireland’s critically acclaimed play received its world premiere in 2018 at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh. The Guardian raves that “Ireland brilliantly captures the bewilderment of a generation that knows the rules of social engagement have changed”. Ulster American also received the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award and the Scotsman Fringe First Award.
See the strictly limited eight-week run of Ulster American at Riverside Studios and book tickets on TodayTix.
Run time
90 minutes (no interval)
Start date
4th December, 2023
End date
27th January, 2024
Categories
Venue
Age
16+
Ulster American cast and creative team
By: David Ireland
Director: Jeremy Herrin
Cast list: Woody Harrelson (as Jay Conway), Andy Serkis (as Leigh Carver), Louisa Harland (as Ruth Davenport)
Design: Max Jones
Costumes: Max Jones
Lighting: Oliver Fenwick
Sound: Emma Laxton
Other info: Fight direction by Renny Krupinski
Venue
Riverside Studios
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Kensington (Olympia)
Underground station: Hammersmith
Bus numbers: (Hammersmith Bridge Road) 72
Car park: Hammersmith Town Hall Car Park
More information about Ulster American
Emmy Award-winner Woody Harrelson (True Detective, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) returns to the London stage for the first time in almost two decades to play Oscar-winning American actor Jay Conway. Harrelson earned three Academy Award nominations, including Best Supporting Actor in 2018 for his performance in Martin McDonaugh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Other well-known credits include The Hunger Games, Now You See Me, and Zombieland.
BAFTA and Emmy award-winner Andy Serkis, who garnered critical acclaim for his role as Gollum in Lord of the Rings, stars alongside him as English director Leigh Carver. Louisa Harland (Derry Girls, Dancing at Lughnasa) completes the cast as Northern Irish playwright Ruth Davenport.
What to watch for
- Andy Serkis is often considered a motion-capture pioneer in the film industry. He's known for his groundbreaking performances as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings and Caesar in the Planet of the Apes series, utilising motion-capture technology to bring these characters to life.
- In addition to his acting career, Woody Harrelson is a musician. He has played the bongos, and he even wrote and performed a rap song for a sketch on Saturday Night Live.
- David Ireland has received critical acclaim for his writing. He won the prestigious James Tait Black Prize for Drama in 2014 for his play "Cyprus Avenue." This award is one of the UK's oldest and most respected theatre awards.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ulster American about?
See Woody Harrelson and Andy Serkis in this new play. An Oscar-winning American actor, an English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play — one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they’re not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control.
Which theatre is Ulster American at?
Ulster American is at London's Riverside Studios, which is located at 101 Queen Caroline Street, London, W6 9BN.
What is the running time of Ulster American?
Ulster American runs for 90 minutes (no interval)
What is the age recommendation for Ulster American?
16+
How do you get tickets for Ulster American?
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