Andrew to appear at NT for 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible

[soophelia.livejournal.com]

The National Theatre has announced the actors who will take part in celebrations for the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible from 8 October to 6 November 2011.

The ensemble of leading NT talents includes Nancy Carroll, Lindsay Duncan, Alan Howard, Alex Jennings, Stephen Campbell Moore, Andrew Scott, Paterson Joseph, Maureen Lipman, Patricia Routledge and Simon Russell Beale.

The 12 extracts being read have been edited by director, translator and dramaturg Edward Kemp. The readings will be directed by James Dacre, Polly Findlay and National Theatre director Nicholas Hytner.

One of a number of theatrical events taking place across London to celebrate the 400th anniversary of "the greatest book ever written", twelve 80-minute extracts of the King James Bible will be staged in the NT Lyttleton

The Gospel According to John: The latest gospel – John’s – celebrates the mystery of the incarnation. Readers include Alex Jennings, Cush Jumbo, Nick Sampson and Andrew Scott.


Sources:
http://www.whatsonstage.com/news/theatre/london/E8831316712042/
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/66455/productions/king-james-bible-the-gospel-according-to-john.html

ETA: fixed the NT link.

ETA: Tickets are limited so probably don't wan to wait to get your tickets.