[ ABOUT ]

Robert, the fading star of a small town American playhouse suddenly discovers he has a rival: the charming and ambitious newcomer John…

One of David Mamet’s most delightful and poignant plays, this hilariously observed comedy delivers all the absurdity, the joy and the heartache of A LIFE IN THE THEATRE.

Returning to the West End stage and following the international blockbuster successes of Star Trek and X-Men and many acclaimed years on Broadway, Patrick Stewart is one of the UK’s most respected and popular actors. US TV star Joshua Jackson (Dawson’s Creek), now one of Hollywood’s fastest rising young talents (The Skulls, Gossip, Ocean's Eleven), will make his London stage debut in this production, directed by Lindsay Posner (Oleanna, Sexual Perversity in Chicago).

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[ ACTORS ]

• Joshua Jackson [Fanlisting]

Birth: June 11th, 1978

Joshua was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, but spent the first eight years of his life in California before returning to Canada. At the age of 11, Josh decided he wanted to pursue acting. Knowing how cruel an acting career could be, his mother, a casting director, took him to his first audition in hopes of discouraging him. Instead, he landed a commercial for Keebler's potato chips. Since then, Josh has had a full career ranging from theater to television.

Best known as "Pacey" in the famous tv show Dawson's Creek.

• Patrick Stewart

Birth: July 13th, 1940

Born Mirfield, Yorkshire, England. Member of various local drama groups from about age 12. Left school at 15 to work as junior reporter on local paper; quit when Editor told him he was spending too much time at the theatre and not enough working. Spent a year as furniture salesman, saving cash to attend drama school. Accepted by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 1957. Professional debut 1959 in Repertory in Lincoln; work at Manchester Library Theatre and a tour round the world with the Old Vic Company followed in the early 60s. Joined Royal Shakespeare Company in 1966, to begin 27-year association. Following a spell with the Royal National Theatre in the mid 80s, he went to Los Angeles to star in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987), which ran from 1987 - 1994, playing the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard. He plans to return to theatre work on the end of this series.

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