A new series of Philip Ridley monologues, THE BEAST WILL RISE, will premiere online from Thursday.
Featuring the cast of another Ridley play, THE BEAST OF BLUE YONDER, the online series will be revealed on a weekly basis from tomorrow. THE BEAST OF BLUE YONDER was originally meant to have its world premiere at Southwark Playhouse but was forced to cancel its run after the outbreak of the coronavirus. The show is due to be re-staged later this year.
The cast includes Jade Ewen (Disney’s Aladdin), Steve Furst (Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear), Mirren Mack (Sex Education), Lucy Gape (Hollyoaks), Charlie Quirke (Birds of a Feather), Rachel Bright (EastEnders), Tyler Conti (Safe) and Unique Spencer (Top Boy). Also appearing will be Joseph Drake, Mike Evans, Nat Johnson, Joseph Potter and Kyle Rowe.
THE BEAST WILL RISE will be launched on production company Tramp’s Twitter and Instagram channels. The performance is free to watch but the production is asking for donations, which will go towards paying all the cast and crew not only of THE BEAST OF BLUE YONDER but also of the other show currently meant to be on at Southwark Playhouse, Anything is Possible.
Watch the first monologue here: