London's Old Vic will stage the world premiere of Conor McPherson's new play The Brightening Air in 2025.
Written and directed by the Olivier winner, The Brightening Air marks his return to the theatre following Girl from the North Country in 2017. Set in 1980s Ireland, the play will premiere The Old Vic in April 2025.
Running April 10 to June 14, 2025, with opening night set for April 24, the play is set in a decaying farmhouse as a brother and sister struggle to hold on to their family home after the unexpected arrival of an ex-clergyman uncle with an unscrupulous plan, a sister-in-law seeking a miracle, and a prodigal brother hell-bent on causing trouble.
Said Matthew Warchus, artistic director of The Old Vic, "It’s such an honor to welcome back Conor McPherson to The Old Vic. Indisputably one of the world’s greatest living writers, and a superb director to boot, Conor has long been a personal favorite of mine. Back in 2017, I invited him to create Girl from the North Country for The Old Vic and witnessed him weave his own distinct magic with that unique and wonderful show. So I am beyond excited to be premiering his funny, breathtaking, and heart-wrenching brand new play, The Brightening Air, this coming spring."
Written and directed by McPherson, the production will feature set and costume design by Rae Smith, lighting design by Mark Henderson, sound design by Gregory Clarke, movement and intimacy coordination by Lucy Hind, casting by Serena Hill, and voice by Charlie Hughes-D'Aeth. Additional creative team members and casting will be announced at a later date.
