Casting has been announced for Visit from an Unknown Woman; a new play by Christopher Hampton based on the compelling short story by Stefan Zweig.
Directed by Chelsea Walker, the play will have its UK premiere at Hampstead Theatre from 21 June where it runs until 27 July.
Christopher Hampton’s riveting psychological drama will be brought to life by Natalie Simpson as the enigmatic Marianne and Thomas Levin as the captivating Stefan.
Natalie Simpson won the prestigious Ian Charleson Award in 2017 and her recent stage appearances include Jack Absolute Flies Again and Three Sisters at the National Theatre. Making his London theatre debut, Danish-born Thomas Levin’s credits include Constellations and Ghosts, Aarhus Teater and the Danish TV drama series Borgen. Further casting is to be announced.
Christopher Hampton’s adaptation of the short story, Letter from an Unknown Woman, by Stefan Zweig published in 1922 receives its UK premiere following a triumphant run at Vienna’s Josefstadt Theater.
Set in Vienna 1934, shortly before Nazi Germany’s occupation of Austria, the play follows fun-loving weatlhy playboy author Stefan whose life is suddenly overshadowed by the rise of the Nazi party and the sudden appearance of a woman he knows but can’t quite remember.
Visit from an Unknown Woman runs from 21 June 2024 until 27 July 2024 at Hampstead Theatre London.
Hampstead Theatre, London
