Natasha J Barnes, who famously took over to rave reviews from Sheridan Smith in Funny Girl in the West End will get her first starring role in a new production of Tryst by Karoline Leach.
Based on a true story, this tense drama tells of serial fraudster, George Love, who encounters a naïve and vulnerable shop-girl, Adelaide Pinchin. Seduced by his charm and elaborate stories of a life she’s never known, Adelaide agrees to run away with him in a secret tryst. What ensues shocks them both as their plans begin to unravel in frightening and unpredictable ways. The story begins as a romantic drama but soon evolves into a riveting thriller with a startling climax. Tryst is a tense, passion fuelled thriller which will stay with you long after the curtain comes down.
Natasha J Barnes said: “I read, or devoured, Tryst in one sitting and knew straight away I wanted to be a part of it. After learning so much taking over the lead in Funny Girl at The Savoy, I knew I would want my next project to be something really challenging. I’m not frightened of making myself vulnerable and I feel a straight play with such a small cast will be so different to what I’ve been doing recently and so exciting. I am a massive advocate for seeing the work of more female directors and I can’t wait to see what Phoebe will bring to the piece.”
Tryst, directed by Phoebe Barran, will play at the Tabard Theatre in Chiswick from 12 October to 5 November, 2017.
The cast also features Fred Perry.
Creative team: Set and Costume Designer Max Dorey.Lighting Designer Matt Drury. Sound Designer Dave McSeveny
Karoline Leach is a British playwright and author, best known for her book In the Shadow of the Dreamchild.
Tryst premiered in the West End in 1997 starring Paul Nicholas and Susan Penhaligon before opening on Broadway in 2006.
The Tabard Theatre is a 90-seat theatre in Chiswick. Tryst will be the first show at the theatre since the venue has been taken over by new management and given a full refurbishment.
Natasha J Barnes
Natasha first came to the public’s attention when she stepped into the role of Fanny Brice for the West End run of Funny Girl at the Savoy Theatre, becoming a 5-star critical wonder - The Daily Telegraph calling her “a sensation in her own right… She has a charisma and twinkling mischief that’s irresistible’” and from The Daily Mail, “An exceptional lead performance”. This was swiftly followed by Natasha playing the title role in the Palladium’s all-star Cinderella at Christmas and Natasha has since completed a major UK and Ireland tour of Funny Girl reprising the role of Fanny Brice. Her debut single, Supermodel, will be released in the Autumn.
Fred Perry
Fred’s theatre credits include: Love and Understanding, Japes, Long Live the Mad Parade, Truth Lies Diana, Sweeney Todd, The Lover, Black Comedy, The Real Inspector Hound, Comedy of Arias, Peaches, Oleanna, Black Soap, Who’s Buttling Anyway, The Beaux Stratagem. Fred’s TV and Film credits include: The Honourable Woman, New Tricks, Spooks, Hotel Babylon, The Amazing Mrs Pritchard, Eastenders, Scott and Bailey, Pillow Talk. He trained at LAMDA.
Phoebe Barran - Director
Phoebe’s directing credits include; An Evening with Noel Fielding (UK and International tour), Four Days In Hong Kong, Suppressed Desires and Scenes from a Separation (The Orange Tree), The Duke in Darkness (Tabard Theatre), The Fitzrovia Radio Hour (BBC Radio Theatre, Edinburgh Festival, Ambassadors theatre, and national tour), The Tin Horizon (Theatre503) and Ours (Finborough). She has worked as an assistant director at the Royal Court, National Theatre, RSC and The Orange Tree. Phoebe is a co founder of Production Company Bird & Be.
Karoline Leach - Playwright
Karoline Leach is a British playwright and author, best known for her book In the Shadow of the Dreamchild. Tryst premiered in the West End in 1997 starring Paul Nicholas and Susan Penhaligon before opening on Broadway in 2006.
