The Homecoming

Kenneth Cranham

Kenneth Cranham (Max) was last at the Almeida in Richard Eyre’s production of The Novice.   His more recent theatre credits include Gaslight at the Old Vic, Endgame at the Gate Theatre and The UN Inspector at the National Theatre.  His other theatre credits include the National Theatre’s productions of Flight, Cardiff East and the title role in An Inspector Calls which he also performed in the West End and on Broadway.  He has worked extensively for the Royal Shakespeare Company, most recently he played Sir Peter Teazle in The School for Scandal. His television work comprises Warriors, Hussle, Rome, The Murder of Stephen Lawrence, Our Mutual Friend, Lady Audley’s Secret and the title role in Shine on Harvey Moon. His film work includes Hot Fuzz, Layer Cake, Trauma, Gangster No 1, The Boxer, On Dangerous Ground and Prospero’s Books.

Neil Dudgeon

Neil Dudgeon’s (Teddy) extensive theatre credits for the Royal Court include Fewer Emergencies, Mountain Language, Ashes to Ashes, Blasted and Talking in Tongues.  His other theatre credits include The Importance of Being Earnest for the Royal Exchange, The Daughter-in-Law for Bristol Old Vic and Closer and Yerma for the National Theatre.  His television work includes Roman’s Empire, The Lavender List, Messiah, Tom Jones and Between the Lines.  His film work includes Son of Rambow, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and Prick Up Your Ears.

Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer (Joey) was previously at the Almeida in Harold Pinter’s Celebration as well as Peter Gill’s Certain Young Men.  In 2002 he played Spooner in Pinter’s No Man’s Land for the National Theatre.  His television credits include Kiss of Death, Skins, All in the Game, Rose and Malone, Foyles War, Soldier Soldier and Bramwell.  On film his credits include Outlaw, Straightheads, The Business, Football Factory, Mean Machine, Borstal Boys and Human Traffic.

Jenny Jules

Jenny Jules (Ruth) made her Almeida Theatre debut as Ella in Michael Attenborough’s critically acclaimed production of Theodore Ward’s Big White Fog earlier this year. Her other theatre work includes Fabulation, Gem of the Ocean, Walk Hard, The Promise and The Colour of Justice all for the Tricycle Theatre, The Vagina Monologues at the New Ambassadors Theatre, Born Bad at Hampstead and When we are Married at Birmingham Rep. Her television credits include Casualty, Golden Hour, Judge John Deed and I Saw You and her film credits include Red Light Runners, Octane, SW9 and WIT.

Nigel Lindsay

Nigel Lindsay (Lenny) returns to the Almeida where he has most recently been seen as Moe Axelrod in Michael Attenborough’s production of Awake and Sing!  Previously at the Almeida he was seen in Romance, The Earthy Paradise and The Tower.  His other theatre credits include Guys and Dolls at the Piccadilly Theatre, The Woman Before and Push Up for the Royal Court, The Pillowman, Blue Remembered Hills and Dealers Choice for the National Theatre and The Real Thing for the Donmar Warehouse which later transferred to the West End and Broadway.  is television credits include Jam and Jerusalem, All About George, New Tricks, My Family, Harbour Lights and Murphy’s Law.  His film credits include On A Clear Day, Mike Bassett England Manager and Rogue Trader.

Anthony O'Donnell

Anthony O’Donnell (Sam) returns to the Almeida where he last played The Fool in King Lear. His other theatre credits include Kings of Hearts for Hampstead Theatre, President of an Empty Room, Cyrano and The London Cuckolds for the National Theatre, Twelfth Night, Uncle Vanya and Glengarry Glen Ross for the Donmar Warehouse, The Weir at the Duke of York’s and many productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company including, most recently, As You Like It and All’s Well That Ends Well. His television credits include Hotel Babylon, Charles II, The Last Detective and Pie in the Sky. His film credits include Match Point, Secrets and Lies, Vera Drake and Robin Hood.