March 22nd 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Luke Thompson features alongside James Norton in A Little Life and fans of the actor may need to prepare themselves for this production. Hanya Yanagihara's famously difficult novel, which covers sensitive topics such as sexual abuse, self-harm, drug addiction and suicide, has gained significant acclaim since its release in 2015 and the West End, English-language adaptation directed by Ivo van Hove is expected to be a major theatrical event. Thompson believes the reason for the book's success is its ability to evoke intense reactions. He plays Willem, a good-looking actor who is the romantic partner and caretaker of his lawyer friend Jude, who struggles with his trauma. Despite the challenging material, Luke finds joy in his work as an actor and is grateful for Ivo's guidance; he is known for his radical interpretations of works yet is surprisingly humorous and gentle. Furthermore, the cast is already rehearsing in costume and off-book.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Luke Thompson stars alongside James Norton in A Little Life, a famously disturbing novel by US writer Hanya Yanagihara which has proved highly popular despite its heavy subject matter of sexual abuse, self-harm, drug addiction and suicide. This West End adaptation from director Ivo van Hove is set to be one of the theatrical events of the year. Luke plays Willem, a good-looking actor who becomes the unofficial caretaker and romantic partner of his troubled lawyer friend Jude. He believes the story’s surprising popular appeal lies in its very divisiveness, as no one can be indifferent to it. Despite the challenging material, Luke enjoys the fantasy of acting, and appreciates Ivo’s gentle and humorous directing style. From the very start, the cast have been rehearsing off-book and in costume.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk)
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
