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Clarkston with Joe Locke, Sophie Melville and Ruaridh Mollica – West End production photos released

Samuel D Hunter’s play is up and running at the Trafalgar Theatre

Tom Millward

Tom Millward

| London |

19 September 2025

Joe Locke and Ruaridh Mollica in Clarkston
Joe Locke and Ruaridh Mollica in Clarkston, © Marc Brenner

Production shots for Clarkston‘s limited season in the West End have now been released.

WhatsOnStage Award-winner Joe Locke is currently making his West End debut in the show, penned by Samuel D Hunter. The play runs for a limited season at the Trafalgar Theatre and is directed by Jack Serio. Locke stars opposite Ruaridh Mollica and Sophie Melville, who complete the cast.

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.

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, with a press night set for 25 September. Tickets are on sale now.

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