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Cast announced for Gate's The Christians

The production will premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe ahead of its run at the Gate

William Gaminara appeared in The Body of an American at the Gate last year
William Gaminara appeared in The Body of an American at the Gate last year
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Gate artistic director Christopher Haydon has announced the full company for his production of the UK premiere of Lucas Hnath's The Christians.

The production will feature: William Gaminara (Pastor), Jaye Griffiths (Pastor’s Wife), Stefan Adegbola (Associate Pastor), Lucy Ellinson (Congregant) and David Calvitto (Elder).

The production will play at the Traverse as part of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe from 3 to 30 August, ahead of its run at the Gate from 8 September to 3 October.

According to press material:

This is the UK premiere of Lucas Hnath’s remarkable exploration of faith and community in the modern world. Featuring a full-scale community choir, it asks profound questions about what we believe and why.