West End Production Announcement: Renowned Director Jeremy Herrin will lead the helm on “Long Day’s Journey into Night” Reveals Stellar Cast including Brian Cox Patricia Clarkson, Alex Lawther, Daryl McCormack and Louisa Harlandstar in Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

The play will be directed by Jeremy Herrin, and will preview at Wyndham’s Theatre from 19 March 2024.

The producers are guaranteeing 50 £25 tickets for every performance throughout the run.

Second Half Productions is thrilled to unveil the exceptional cast lineup for the highly anticipated revival of Eugene O’Neill’s masterwork, “Long Day’s Journey into Night.” This new rendition promises to captivate audiences with its raw intensity and unforgettable performances.

Taking centre stage in this autobiographical magnum opus is the incomparable Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects), a Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actress, who will portray the complex matriarch, Mary Tyrone. Joining her is the extraordinarily talented Alex Lawther (The End of the F***ing World, Black Mirror) in the role of Edmund, while BAFTA award-nominee Daryl McCormack (Bad Sisters, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande) will take on the part of James Jr. Louisa Harland (Derry Girls) completes the cast as Cathleen, in what promises to be a breathtaking portrayal.

Brian Cox

In a momentous return to the West End after nearly a decade, Emmy award-winning actor Brian Cox (Succession) will grace the stage as James Tyrone, adding his incomparable talent to this powerful production.

Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning opus, often hailed as the greatest American play of the 20th Century, offers a deeply personal and evocative portrayal of the Tyrones, a family deeply rooted in dysfunction, mirroring O’Neill’s own experiences. With themes of love, hate, betrayal, addiction, and the fragile nature of family bonds, O’Neill’s masterpiece weaves a profound and touching narrative that resonates with audiences across generations.

Brian Cox
Patricia Clarkson

“Mary Tyrone is a complex and multifaceted woman—a gift for any actor to play. I'm thrilled to be returning to the West End with this brilliant cast and director. I look forward to tackling this great American play.”

— Patricia Clarkson

“It has long been an ambition of mine to play Eugene O’Neill’s flawed patriarch James Tyrone, and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to do so on a West End stage. I’m a great admirer of Jeremy Herrin’s work and I am looking forward to us delving into O’Neill’s masterpiece together.”

— Brian Cox

“It has long been an ambition of mine to play Eugene O’Neill’s flawed patriarch James Tyrone, and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to do so on a West End stage. I’m a great admirer of Jeremy Herrin’s work and I am looking forward to us delving into O’Neill’s masterpiece together.”

— Alex Lawther

“It has been a dream of mine to bring this play to life, since I first read it as a student more than ten years ago. To be accompanied by such talented actors and have a brilliant director in Jeremy, it is a true gift. I eagerly await the work that is ahead of us in reviving this magnificently tragic and haunting play.”

— Daryl McCormack

Under the masterful direction of Jeremy Herrin, renowned for his recent critically acclaimed production of “Best of Enemies,” this revival of “Long Day’s Journey into Night” will magnify the universality of O’Neill’s exquisitely crafted characters and language. The production’s visionary design will be brought to life by the brilliant Lizzie Clachan, with further details of the creative team yet to be unveiled.

The stage is set for an extraordinary theatrical experience as “Long Day’s Journey into Night” brings together a stellar cast and a directorial vision that promises to ignite the emotions and leave an indelible mark on audiences.

Louisa Harland
Alex Lawther

About Second Half Productions

Second Half Productions is an entertainment company founded by Jeremy Herrin, Alan Stacey and Rob O’Rahilly in 2021 to generate innovative productions for stage and screen. By commissioning world leading artists to create new work and by breathing new life into classic stories, we invigorate audiences in London, the UK and beyond. Our ambition is to produce entertainment that engages the broadest range of people and in doing so creates meaningful opportunities for those who are currently underrepresented in the sector. We’re a company of creatives, producers and general managers and we’re driven and inspired by the artists that we work with. Recent productions include The Glass Menagerie at the Duke of York’s Theatre and Best of Enemies, Noël Coward Theatre.

Our team is co-founder and directors, Jeremy Herrin, Alan Stacey and Rob O’Rahilly; Casting Director, Jessica Ronane CDG; Creative Associate, Lucie Lovatt, Production Coordinator, Grace Nelder and Finance Manager, Sophie Wells.

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