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Cast announced for Private Lives revival at Reading Rep

Noël Coward’s comedy returns in a new production

Alex Wood

Alex Wood

| Reading |

24 February 2026

Amy Di Bartolomeo and Orla O'Sullivan
Amy Di Bartolomeo and Orla O’Sullivan, headshots supplied uncredited  

Casting has been announced for Reading Rep Theatre’s forthcoming production of Private Lives by Noël Coward, which runs from 16 April to 19 May.

Amy Di Bartolomeo will make her Reading Rep debut as Amanda, while Orla O’Sullivan returns to Reading Rep to play Sybil, Amanda’s ex-husband’s new wife.

The production is directed by Matthew Forbes, who returns to Reading Rep after directing the theatre’s 2024 Christmas show The Snow Queen. His recent work includes puppetry direction on War Horse and directing a new adaptation of Treasure Island by Sandi Toksvig.

The creative team includes set and costume designer Kevin Jenkins, lighting designer Elliot Griggs, and sound designer Raffaela Pancucci. The production manager is Jordan Harris, with casting by Jill Green Casting, costume supervision by Sheree Paton, stage management by Josette Shipp and assistant stage management by Lucy Skinner.

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