The cast for Kissed by a Flame has been announced and will include soap star Andrew Lancel (Coronation Street, The Bill and Cardiac Arrest; BBC). Lancel will star alongside Ian Leer (The Call, Rafael Killyan; The Cleanup; The Last Bite). Kissed by a Flame is a window into the final months of a once- in-a-lifetime kind of love. Audiences will join Jamie as he explores his own grief, and the struggle in finding comfort and inner peace when coping with love and loss.
Known for his ground-breaking role in Cardiac Arrest and across various soap operas, Lancel will take the role of Teddy. Having been awarded Villain of the Year at The British Soap Awards in 2012, Lancel has received rave reviews for his work on the West End, with WhatsOnStage describing his performance in Epstein – The Man Who Made the Beatles as phenomenal. Leer makes his stage debut as Jamie.
This romantic tragedy is directed by James Callàs Ball (A Christmas Carol, The Royal Shakespeare Company; The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, UK and Ireland Tour), the Associate Director for The RSC, as he returns to the iconic Islington venue. Joining him will be Alexander Moneypenny (Boy in the Dress, The Royal Shakespeare Company) as Assistant Director, with Set and Costume Design from Jack Valentine (Into the Woods, Theatre Royal Bath; Bugsy Malone, UK Tour). The Lighting Design is by Rebecca Lyon (Blud, Etcetera Theatre).
Inspired by events from Perrott’s own life, the writer’s hope is that anyone going through difficult times can find solace in the play’s message. Having written the show back in 2017, Kissed by a Flame was Simon Perrott’s first published play and offers a sentimental insight into the soundtrack of his life.
Director James Callás Ball comments, It is a play that celebrates life, it is an honest portrayal of grief and it shows the joyfulness of love. It is a romantic tragedy of our time.
Previous praise for Simon Perrott’s In Conversation with Graham Norton:
Simon Perrott’s script is uncomfortable, shocking and humorous – Spy in the Stalls
★★★★ – West End Wilma
★★★★ – Close up Culture
★★★★ – Boyz
Notes to Editors
Title Kissed by a Flame
Dates Thursday 2nd February – Saturday 11th February 2023 (excludes Sunday – Tuesday)
Time 7:30pm
Location Pleasance, Carpenters Mews, North Rd, London, N7 9EF
Box Office https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/kissed-flame#overview
Website https://www.bataviaproductions.com/theatre
Running Time 85 mins (no interval)
Age restrictions 15 + Strong Language and distressing scenes
Social Media @ThePleasance, #ThePleasance
Cast
Teddy Andrew Lancel (he/him)
Jamie Ian Leer (he/him)
Creatives
Director James Callàs Ball (he/him)
Assistant Director Alexander Moneypenny (he/him)
Writer Simon Perrott (he/him)
Set/Costume Designer Jack Valentine (he/him)
Lighting Designer Rebecca Lyon (she/her)
Production Company Batavia Productions
Pleasance Theatre Trust
The Pleasance’s year-round home in London, Islington, has provided some of the country’s leading talents in the theatrical, comedy and local communities with a platform to develop work, hone their craft and grow new audiences. The artistic programme at Pleasance London runs in parallel with Pleasance Edinburgh, with curated comedy, theatre and family programmes. Pleasance London is comprised of three performance spaces – the Cabaret Main House, The Studio, and Downstairs. With capacities ranging from 54 – 230 seats, flexible configurations, and bar service to seats/tables in each venue, Pleasance London provides performing companies with excellent facilities that can be adapted for a large number of productions and events.
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