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Don’t miss Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow (Sweet Smell of Success, The Crown, Killers of the Flower Moon) and Olivier Award winner Elliot Levey (Cabaret), starring in the world premiere of Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play, Giant. Book Giant tickets on TodayTix.
Both stars have received Olivier Award nominations for their roles in this story about world-famous children’s author, Roald Dahl, and the scandal surrounding an antisemitic article he wrote. Rachael Stirling (The Priory, An Ideal Husband) and Richard Hope (The Woman in Black, Hijack) also reprise their roles from the Royal Court run, with further casting to be announced.
The play, based on a true story, takes place throughout a single afternoon in 1983 shortly before Dahl’s book, The Witches, is released. Dahl must choose if he will apologise or risk his career forever.
Giant cast and creative team
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Haymarket) 3, 6, 12, 13, 19, 23, 38, 88, 139; (Piccadilly Circus) 14, 22, 94
Night bus numbers: (Haymarket) 6, 12, 23, 139, 88, N3, N13, N18, N19, N38, N97, N136, N550, N551; (Piccadilly Circus) 14, 94, N22
Car park: Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (1min)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Coventry Street up to Oxendon Road; the theatre is 100 metres along on the right.
More information about Giant
Giant in London has a talented creative team at its helm including Tony and Olivier-winning director Nicholas Hytner (Carousel, The History Boys), lighting designer Anna Watson (That is Not Who I Am, Imposter 22), Tony and Olivier-winning theatre designer Bob Crowley (Mary Poppins, An American in Paris), and sound designer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite (Bloody Elle, How Not to Drown).
This play is the first by Mark Rosenblatt. However, he is no stranger to theatre as he’s been a director for years, including his time as the associate director at Leeds Playhouse from 2013-16. He also wrote and directed the short film, Ganef, inspired by his family’s Holocaust survival story. The film won multiple awards and was selected for numerous film festivals.
What to watch for
- Giant is a play that was originally commissioned for the Bridge Theatre. However, they could not stage the show because of Guys and Dolls, so the show was moved to the Royal Court to be a part of David Byrne's first year as the artistic director.
- Roald Dahl has recently been in the news when, in 2023, many words in his books were altered or removed from upcoming printings to take out negative references to gender, skin colour, disabilities, and the like.
- Some of Roald Dahl's stories have been turned into plays and musicals, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. However, this is the first play centred on the scandal surrounding his personal life.
- Romola Garai, who starred in the Royal Court run, has been Olivier-nominated for her role in the play. She has also been nominated for her role in The Years, meaning she is up for two Olivier Awards in the same category in 2025.
Frequently asked questions
What is Giant about?
See Giant in the West End, the debut play from Mark Rosenblatt exploring the scandal surrounding antisemitic views held by world-famous children’s author Roald Dahl. The play stars Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow (Sweet Smell of Success, The Crown, Killers of the Flower Moon) and Olivier Award winner Elliot Levey (Cabaret), who have both received Olivier Award nominations for their roles in the Royal Court run last year.
How do you get tickets for Giant?
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Which theatre is Giant at?
Giant is at London's Harold Pinter Theatre, which is located at 6 Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4DN.
Is Giant good?
Giant is a fantastic and highly anticipated thought-provoking play with an award-winning cast and creative team including Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow (Sweet Smell of Success, The Crown, Killers of the Flower Moon) and Olivier Award-winner Elliot Levey (Cabaret).
Who directed Giant?
Nicholas Hytner directs the show.
Who wrote Giant?
Mark Rosenblatt wrote the show.
Is Giant appropriate for kids?
This play is ideal for children ages 14 and above as it deals with themes related to antisemitism.
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