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Clarkston with Joe Locke, Sophie Melville and Ruaridh Mollica – West End behind the scenes photos released

Samuel D Hunter’s play is nearing the end of its run at the Trafalgar Theatre

Tanyel Gumushan

Tanyel Gumushan

| London |

17 November 2025

Ruaridh Mollica and Joe Locke backstage at Clarkston
Ruaridh Mollica and Joe Locke backstage at Clarkston, © Emilio Madrid

New behind-the-scenes photos of Clarkston have been released.

The new play, penned by Samuel D Hunter, is in its last weeks of its limited season.

Clarkston follows Jake, a young man travelling west in search of meaning, who crosses paths with Chris during a night shift at a Costco in a small American town. As their relationship grows, they begin to imagine a new future.

In it, WhatsOnStage Award-winner Joe Locke is making his West End debut in the show, opposite Ruaridh Mollica and Sophie Melville, who complete the cast. They are directed by Jack Serio.

Hunter’s work includes The Whale, A Case for the Existence of God, and A Bright New Boise. The West End production follows Hunter and Serio’s recent collaboration on Grangeville in New York.

The production’s creative team includes set and costume designer Milla Clarke, lighting designer Stacey Derosier, sound designer George Dennis, casting director Stuart Burt and dramaturg John Baker.

Clarkston runs until 22 November. Tickets are on sale below.

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