Almeida Theatre reveals cast for Caryl Churchill’s Three and a Bit

Casting has been set for the world premiere of Caryl Churchill’s Three and a Bit.

The series of new short plays will be directed by James Macdonald and will follow the premiere of the new short play Triumph.

Set to star are Matthew Beard, Lucy Black, Seamus Dillane, Louisa Harland, Lola Jenkins, Tom Kanji, Assa Kanouté, Bill Milner, and Jonathan Slinger, with Edward Butler and Artie Wilkinson-Hunt completing the company, alternating the child role.

Three and a Bit will also have set design by Miriam Buether, costume design by Evie Gurney, lighting design by Paule Constable, sound design by Christopher Shutt, illusions by Chris Fisher, casting by Amy Ball, costume supervision by Sabia Smith, props supervision by Laura Flowers, voice coaching by Hazel Holder and assistant direction by Marlie Haco.

The production runs from 14 January to 13 March 2027, with a press night on 21 January.