Casting announced for Ugly Lies the Bone at the National

Kris Marshall and Ralf Little will star in Ugly Lies the Bone in its European premiere at the National in March.

The play by American playwright Lindsey Ferrentino follows injured soldier Jess (played by London Road actress Kate Fleetwood) who returns home to Florida after three months in Afghanistan. Upon her return, she uses virtual reality to build a new home.

The cast also includes Buffy Davis (The Archers) and Olivia Darnley (Twelfth Night).

Little is currently starring in Dead Funny at the Vaudeville Theatre, and Marshall is known for his roles in the TV sitcom My Family and classic Christmas film Love Actually.

The play will be directed by Indhu Rubasingham, and will open at the Lyttelton on 1 March.

Ugly Lies the Bone will open at the National Theatre on 1 March, with previews from 22 February.