Casting announced for The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism at Hampstead Theatre

Casting has been announced for the upcoming production of The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures at Hampstead Theatre.

Tamsin Greig, who was last seen at Hampstead Theatre in Longing, will play the role of Empty. Other casting includes David Calder who plays Gus, Daniel Flynn as Adam, Jessica Hynes as Maeve, Sara Kestelman as Clio, Katie Leung as Sooze, Matt McGrath as Pill, Luke Newberry as Eli, Lex Shrapnel as V, Katy Stephens as Shelle and Rhashan Stone as Paul. The production will be directed by Michael Boyd.

Tony Kushner's latest play is about a retired longshoreman who feels the world has turned its back on him and decides to call his three children back to Brooklyn for a reunion. The piece is set in New York in 2007 and is about a family trying to find meaning in the world.

Boyd's production will mark the UK premiere.

The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures will run at Hampstead Theatre from 24 October to 26 November with previews from 15 October.