Giant
Rachael Stirling (Felicity Crosland) is standing back to the camera and holding open a white curtain.
Rachael Stirling (Felicity Crosland) Photo by Johan Persson
John Lithgow (Roald Dahl) and Rachael Stirling (Felicity Crosland) are holding hands and looking upon one and other smiling.
John Lithgow (Roald Dahl) and Rachael Stirling (Felicity Crosland) Photo by Johan Persson
John Lithgow (Roald Dahl) is wearing a pale blue shirt and reading glasses while sitting at a table writing.
John Lithgow (Roald Dahl) Photo by Johan Persson
Tessa Bonham Jones (Hallie) is looking upwards and smiling.
Tessa Bonham Jones (Hallie) Photo by Johan Persson
Elliot Levey (Tom Maschler) is looking sideways as if thinking.
Elliot Levey (Tom Maschler) Photo by Johan Persson
John Lithgow (Roald Dahl) is seated at a table looking at Aya Cash (Jessica Stone)
Aya Cash (Jessica Stone) and John Lithgow (Roald Dahl) Photo by Johan Persson
Rachael Stirling (Felicity Crosland) is sitting at a table with crossed arms, looking unhappy.
Rachael Stirling (Felicity Crosland) Photo by Johan Persson
John Lithgow (Roald Dahl) is holding out a dark green, shiny leaf to Aya Cash (Jessica Stone)
Aya Cash (Jessica Stone) and John Lithgow (Roald Dahl) Photo by Johan Persson
Elliot Levey (Tom Maschler) is standing beside John Lithgow (Roald Dahl) who is sitting at a table.
Elliot Levey (Tom Maschler) and John Lithgow (Roald Dahl) Photo by Johan Persson
Aya Cash (Jessica Stone) Elliot Levey (Tom Maschler) and John Lithgow (Roald Dahl) are sitting at a large brown table.
Aya Cash (Jessica Stone) Elliot Levey (Tom Maschler) and John Lithgow (Roald Dahl) Photo by Johan Persson

Giant
Tickets From £228

Venue

Harold Pinter Theatre

Following a sell-out run at the Royal Court, the play everyone is talking about is transferring to the West End.

A world-famous children’s author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends… 

Tony and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow (Killers Of The Flower Moon, The Crown) will reprise his extraordinary performance as Roald Dahl with Olivier Award-winner Elliot Levey (Cold War, Patriots, Good) returning as Tom Maschler, Rachael Stirling (The Divine Mrs S) as Felicity Crosland and Richard Hope (Hijack) as Wally Saunders. Further casting to be announced.

Written by Mark Rosenblatt, directed by Nicholas Hytner and designed by Bob Crowley, The Royal Court’s production of Giant is coming to the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End for a strictly limited 14 week run beginning 26 April 2025

Closing

02/08/2025

Running Time

2h20, inc. interval

Genre

Drama

Age & Content

14+

Please Note:

This production contains haze, antisemitic language, graphic descriptions of violence, emotional discussion of themes including conflict in the Middle East, Israel and Palestine and strong language.

No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.

Cast:

John Lithgow as

Roald Dahl

Elliot Levey as

Tom Maschler

Rachael Stirling as

Felicity Crosland

Richard Hope as

Wally Saunders

Aya Cash as

Jessica Stone

Hallie as

Tessa Bonham Jones

Michael Duran as

Understudy Tom Maschler

Beth Eyre as

Understudy Felicity Crosland & Hallie

John Vernon as

Understudy Roald Dahl & Wally Saunders

Creative:

Writer -

Mark Rosenblatt

Director -

Nicholas Hytner

Designer -

Bob Crowley

Lighting Designer -

Anna Watson

Sound Designer -

Alexandra Faye Braithwaite

Casting Director -

Arthur Carrington