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First look at Ben Whishaw and cast in Against at the Almeida

Whishaw plays an aerospace billionaire in Christopher Shinn’s new play

Images have been released of Christopher Shinn's new play, Against, which opens at the Almeida next week.

Ben Whishaw plays Luke, an aerospace billionaire who sets out to change the world in Shinn's drama directed by Ian Rickson.

The cast also features Fehinti Balogun, Elliot Barnes-Worrell, Nancy Crane, Emma D’Arcy, Amanda Hale, Kevin Harvey, Adelle Leonce, Martin McDougall, Philippe Spall, Gavin Spokes and Naomi Wirthner.

The production is designed by Ultz, with composition by Mark Bradshaw and movement direction by Imogen Knight.

Against runs at the Almeida until 30 September.