Blue/Orange

Fantastic rehearsal images are in for the 25th anniversary production of Joe Penhall’s (The Road, 2009; Mindhunter, 2017) modern masterpiece play Blue/Orange, which will take place at Greenwich Theatre from 1st-25th October 2025.

Comprised of John Michie (Taggart, ITV; Holby City, BBC; Coronation Street, ITV), Rhianne Barreto (The Outlaws, BBC; Honour, ITV; No Escape, Paramount+), and Matthew Morrison (EastEnders, BBC; Boy Meets Boy, Cosmic Productions), this special production brings a fierce new energy to this powerful and provocative play, tackling issues of race, mental health and institutional power.

In a coup for the South London venue, Penhall will be revisiting his original groundbreaking script by repositioning the character of Bruce from a young White British man to a young South Asian woman. Not only does this shift ensure a more accurate representation of what the NHS looks like in 2025 but also raises the tension and stakes between the three characters, creating a multi-layered exploration of the inequalities of treatment within the mental health system.

With the incredible cast and updated script reflecting the lives and experiences of modern British health professionals, this production showcases Greenwich Theatre’s commitment to producing powerful theatre that will challenge audiences to reflect on important topics like prejudice and systemic bias.

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credited to Eleanor Hill - John Michie, Rhianne Barreto, Matthew Morrison, (C) Eleanor Hill

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