A brand new Helen of Troy is discovered following Lupita Nyong’o‘s casting in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery is ready to deliver the legendary determine to life in an upcoming stage manufacturing.
Michelle Dockery to play Helen of Troy in new stage manufacturing
Michelle Dockery is ready to painting Helen of Troy in Ava Pickett’s play Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy. Apparently, this marks her first stage position in seven years. The play may have its world premiere at Stratford East in London.
In an interview with Selection, Dockery expressed her gratitude over touchdown the position and mentioned, “Ava is such a rare voice in storytelling proper now and I’m delighted to be a part of this daring reimagining of Helen’s return from Troy. Stratford East’s historical past of bringing very important and impressive tales to life makes it the right house for this manufacturing.”
Aside from Dockery, Pickett’s Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy may also function Laura Aikman (The Mysti Present, Casualty, and Waterloo Street), who performs the character of Cee. The play will mark Aikman’s stage debut. The manufacturing can be directed by Lisa Spirling, Inventive Director and co-CEO of Stratford East. Jay Taylor additionally joins the forged.
The story facilities round Helen’s first uneasy night time house after she returned following the warfare waged over her. Whereas her husband is overjoyed by her return, her pal Cee reacts in another way, whereas previous disputes resurface because the true worth of Helen’s departure involves mild.
Michelle Dockery is finest identified for taking part in Girl Mary Crawley in all six seasons of Downton Abbey and its movie trilogy, together with Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. She additionally obtained 4 Primetime Emmy nominations and one Golden Globe nomination for her position as Girl Mary Crawley. Her subsequent venture is The Queen of Trend. One other thrilling venture on her slate is Pickett’s play.
Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy will run at Stratford East from September 3 to October 10, 2026.
