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The cast of Of Mice and Men stood on train tracks in the Californian Dessert. They are all looking away from the camera.

Of Mice & Men

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…powerful, resonant production”★★★★ The Times

“I got you, and we got each other”. George and Lennie are migrants with a dream; a dream of a better life, a place where they can belong, where Lennie feels safe and George can be somebody. But this is the Great Depression, not many dreams come true in a time where a few have plenty but most have nothing. When the friends take a job on Curley’s farm, tragedy unfolds leading to a heart-breaking decision.

The production is both thoughtful and thought-provoking”
★★★★ WhatsOnStage

John Steinbeck’s classic novel is more than 80 years old, but with themes of economic migration, racism and prejudice, it remains a parable for our times.

A story of enduring friendship, this new production from Rep Associate Director and Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony Director, Iqbal Khan, focuses a 2023 lens on Steinbeck’s affecting tale of the crumbling American dream.  His recent Rep productions include East is East and Tartuffe.

The set is sublime, the choral singing is spine-tingling and when the action comes, you are fully immersed in the story” ★★★★ West End Best Friend

Price

Tickets from £15

Presented by

Birmingham Rep, Leeds Playhouse and Fiery Angel.
Presented in arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.

Written by

John Steinbeck

Directed by

Iqbal Khan

Running Time

2 hours 45 minutes including interval

Age Guideline

13+

Content Advice

This play contains sensitive content including offensive language and violence. Further information can be found here.

Access Performances

Audio Described Performance: Thu 6 Apr, 7.30pm (audio described by Julia Grundy and Carolyn Smith)

BSL Interpreted Performance: Fri 31 Mar, 7.30pm (interpreted by Harjit Jagdev)

Captioned Performance: Sat 8 Apr, 7.30pm (captioned by Stef Bell)

Relaxed Performance: Sat 25 Mar, 2.30pm, Thu 30 Mar, 7.30pm & Thu 6 Apr, 7.30pm

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Fees & Charges

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Production Shots

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Tom McCall as George and Wiliam Young as Lennie. George and Lennie are kneeling looking into the distance. George has his arm on Lennie and is speaking to him. Lennie is looking hopeful. Beside them is a hat and some jeans.

Photography by Mark Senior

Tom McCall as George and Wiliam Young as Lennie. George is kneeling and putting his hand on Lennie. Lennie is sitting looking into the distance. George is talking to Lennie. Lennie is wearing blue dungarees. Gueoge is wearing blue jeans and boots.

Photography by Mark Senior

Tom MCall as George and Wiliam Young as Lennie. Lennie ie is sitting on the floor with his knees to his chest. George is sitting behind him speaking to him. Lennie is looking away.

Photography by Ciaran Bagnall

First Look Photos...

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Wiliam Young as Lennie. He is leaning on an aged metal pole and is wiping sweat from his brow with his hat. He is wearing blue dungarees and a blue denim jacket. He looks as though he is letting out a sigh. Behind him is aged metal infrastructure.
Tom McCall playing George. He is sat leaning on a pile of wood logs. Behind him is an old train building. The sky is warm and orange. He is wearing a grey cap, a checked shirt, a dark jacket and blue trousers. He is looking away from the camera.
Maddy Hill as Curley's Wife and Riad Richie as Curley. They are stood far apart. Maddy is stood up close and centre, she has her hands on her hips and is looking at the camera. She is wearing a black and white patterned dress and is wearing red lipstick. Riad is stood behind a few steps back, blooking at the camera from over his shoulder. He is wearing a brown wide hat, dark blue jeans, a blue long sleeve shirt, and a black waistcoat.
Actor Lee Ravitz playing Candy. He is in blue dungarees and a long sleeve neutral shirt. He is sat on a pile of wood logs and is looking into the camera with his head slightly turned. In the background we can see old train track buildings. The sky is orange and warm.
Tom McCall as George and Wiliam Young as Lennie stood on train tracks. Tom his looking up at Wiliam with his foot on a train track, with his arms crossed. Wiliam is looking directly at the camera and is grinning, he is wearing denim dungarees and a denim jacket. He has his hands in his pocket. Behind them is a warm, orange sun. There are aged buildings behind them.
Actor Reece Pantry playing Crooks. Reece is wearing light brown trousers, a dark blue shirt and a red neck tie. He is leaning on a metal frame and is looking quite sad. He has his hand on his hat and is holding it to his chest, as if he is paying his respects to someone.
The cast of Of Mice and Men stood on train tracks in the Californian Dessert. They are all looking at the camera.
Wiliam Young as Lennie. He is leaning on an aged metal pole and is holding his hat by his stomach. He is wearing blue dungarees and a blue denim jacket. He is looking off in the distance, he is visibly happy. Behind him is aged metal infrastructure.
Actor Maddy Hill playing Curley's Wife. She is wearing a black and white patterned dress and is stood with her arms crossed, looking out neutrally in the distance. She is stood on train tracks. She is wearing red lipstick and had short blonde, wavy hair.
Riad Riche as Curley. He is stood with his hands in the centre of his body. He is looking directly at the camera. He is wearing a brown wide hat, dark blue jeans, a blue long sleeve shirt, and a black waistcoat.

Watch the trailer here

Take a look inside the rehearsal room...

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Image shows Iqbal Khan and Yarit Dor in the rehearsal room. They are sat on the stage and Iqbal is gesturing with his hands.

Cast

Tom McCall Headshot

George

Tom McCall
Wiliam Young Headshot

Lennie

Wiliam Young
James Clyde Headshot

The Boss

James Clyde
Simon Darwen Headshot

Slim

Simon Darwen
Maddy Hill Headshot

Curley's Wife

Maddy Hill
Edward Judge Headshot

Carlson

Edward Judge
Reece Pantry Headshot

Crooks

Reece Pantry
Stuart Quigley Headshot

Whit

Stuart Quigley
Lee Ravitz Headshot

Candy

Lee Ravitz
Riad Richie Headshot

Curley

Riad Richie

Puppeteer and Understudy

Jake Benson

Creative Team

Director

Iqbal Khan

Set & Lighting Designer

Ciarán Bagnall

Costume Designer

Kay Wilton

Composer & Sound Designer

Elizabeth Purnell

Movement & Fight Director

Yarit Dor

Puppet Director, Designer & Maker

Michael Crouch

Casting Director

Annelie Powell

Associate Director

Caroline Wilkes

Production Manager

Jennifer Taillefer

Voice & Dialect

Ellen Hartley

Resident Director (Tour)

Laura Ryder

Creative Enablers

Laura Ryder
Thomas Crowhurst
Louise Stokes

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