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Monster Raving Loony transfers to London

James Graham’s comedy will open at the Soho Theatre in May

Joseph Alessi, Camilla Beeput, Samuel James & Jack Brown  in Monster Raving Loony
Joseph Alessi, Camilla Beeput, Samuel James and Jack Brown in the Plymouth production of Monster Raving Loony
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A London transfer has been announced for James Graham's play Monster Raving Loony.

The production, which originally opened in Plymouth in February, will run at the Soho Theatre from May to June 2016.

The cast will reprise their roles, with Samuel James returning as the lead role of Screaming Lord Sutch.

The comedy which follows Screaming Lord Sutch, the 3rd Earl of Harrow and the founder of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party, explores the life and exploits of the British eccentric who was also a musician.

Simon Stokes directs the production with guest director Cal McCrystal and set and costume design by Bob Bailey, lighting design by Chahine Yavroyan, audio visual design by Duncan McLean and sound design by Gregory Clarke.

Read our Plymouth review here.

Monster Raving Loony runs at Soho Theatre from 17 May to 18 June.