Tom Ellis Stars in the European Premiere of 'The Lyons' at London's Menier Chocolate Factory

    LONDON, ENGLAND, August 14, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Tom Ellis, the actor best known for playing Gary in BBC comedy Miranda, will take on the role of Curtis Lyons in 'The Lyons' when it comes to London's Menier Chocolate Factory from 19th September to 16th November 2013, helmed by the play's original New York director, Mark Brokaw. Theatre goers who want to see the European premiere of The Lyons at The Menier Chocolate Factory can choose from one of the many cheap London hotels and stay overnight in the city.

In this dark comedy written by Nicky Silver the drama centres on the Lyons family who have gathered around the hospital bed of their dying father, Ben Lyons. But soon sadness and compassion give way to familial bickering and the betrayal of secrets.

Tom Ellis plays Ben's son, Curtis Lyons, while Charlotte Randall plays his sister, Lisa Lyons. Katy Secombe, whose theatre credits include Darling of the Day (Union), Les Miserables (Queen's), Hay Fever (Rose, Kingston) and Mamma Mia! (Prince of Wales) plays the Nurse. Ben Aldridge plays Brian. His theatre credits include Romeo and Juliet (Globe); Shelf Life (Old Red Lion) and Fish and Company (Soho Theatre). He also played Daniel Parish in TV's Lark Rise to Candleford. Further casting will be announced shortly.

'The Lyons' first ran off-Broadway in 2011 and then transferred to Broadway the following year giving writer Nicky Silver his first play on Broadway, after having had plays produced off-Broadway for almost 20 years. The New York Times critic gave it a glowing review, describing it as "directed with a pulsing comic rhythm".

Other highlights of the new autumn season on the London stage starting this September are 'Barking in Essex' at Wyndham's Theatre, starring comedian Lee Evans and well known actress Sheila Hancock (6th September 2013 to 4th January 2014), 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' starring Sheridan Smith and David Walliams (7th September to 16th November 2013), and 'Much Ado About Nothing' at the Old Vic, also starting on 7th September 2013, directed by Mark Rylance and starring Vanessa Redgrave.

Lesley Manville, best known for her frequent collaborates with film director Mike Leigh, takes the lead role in 'Ghosts', Henrik Ibsen's drama which has been adapted and directed by Richard Eyre at the Almeida Theatre and runs from 26th September to 23rd November 2013.

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