The Rat Trap
Initial casting for the centenary reimagining of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap at Park Theatre.
Ahead of its critically acclaimed production of The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 and 2 set to transfer to the RSC, Troupe today announces initial casting for its forthcoming production of Noël Coward’s The Rat Trap, reimagined by Bill Rosenfield. Kirsty Patrick Ward directs Ewan Miller (Keld Maxwell), Lily Nichol (Sheila Brandreth), and Angela Sims (Burrage). The production opens at Park200 on 2 February, with previews from 28 January, and runs until 14 March 2026.
‘When two brilliant egoists marry... there is bound to be trouble.’
In fashionable 1920s Belgravia, Sheila, a talented novelist, and Keld, an aspiring playwright, embark on married life. Both are fiercely ambitious, but when Keld’s career takes off and Sheila’s doesn’t, professional jealousy and an affair have a devastating effect on their marriage.
Startlingly moving, but full of customary sparkling wit and dark humour, Noël Coward’s first play is given a stylish period revival for its centenary year. The Rat Trap is lovingly revised by Bill Rosenfield and presented by Troupe
Director Kirsty Patrick Ward said, “To be able to share a play from one of our greatest playwrights that is unknown but which has utterly relevant themes, feels incredibly special. Bill’s reimagining has allowed this overlooked play to finally come into its own, and with my superb cast, I hope to ensure this fascinating play's legacy, making it a surprising, thought-provoking and deeply moving addition to Coward’s beloved canon.”
Venue details
- Address:
- Park Theatre
- Clifton Terrace
- London
- N4 3JP