Florian Zeller’s The Son to run at the Kiln Theatre with full cast announced

### Meet the cast of *The Son* at the Kiln Theatre Starring in the newly translated play, *The Son, *are **Amanda Abbington** as Anne, **Laurie Kynaston** as Nicolas, **John Light** as Pierre, **Oseloka Obi** as Nurse, **Amaka Okafor** as Sofia, and **Martin Turner** as The Doctor. Amanda Abbington's previous stage credits include *The God of Carnage* at the Theatre Royal Bath, *The Safari Party* at the Hampstead Theatre, and *A Little Princess* at the [**Royal Festival Hall**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/160/royal-festival-hall-southbank-centre.aspx). Laurie Kynaston is best known for featuring in last year's *The Ferryman* at the [**Gielgud Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/22/gielgud-theatre.aspx) and also stars on the hit new Netflix series, *Derry Girls*. John Light's previous stage credits include *A Midsummer Night's Dream *at Shakespeare's Globe, *Mary Stuart* at the [**Duke of York's Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/30/duke-of-yorks-theatre.aspx), *Luise Miller* at the Donmar Warehouse, and *True West* at the Sheffield Crucible. Oseloka Obi's prior theatre credits include *Victoria's Knickers* at the [**Soho Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/307/soho-theatre.aspx), *Timbuktu* at the [**Theatre Royal Stratford East**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/107/theatre-royal-stratford-east.aspx), and *To Kill A Mockingbird* at the Lyric Hammersmith. Martin Turner's stage credits include *The Plague* at the [**Arcola Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/305/arcola-theatre.aspx) **and *Medea* at the National Theatre*. *Amaka Okafor's stage credits include National productions of *Macbeth, I'm Not Running, and The Dragon.* ### Who are the creatives behind *The Son? * The creative team for the Kiln Theatre production of *The Son* features designer **Lizzie Clachan**, lighting designer **Lee Curran**, composer and sound editor **Isobel Waller-Bridge**, casting director **Amy Ball** and assistant director **Atri Banerjee**. *The Son* play is directed by Michael Longhurst, who most recently worked on the critically acclaimed musical, [***Caroline, or Change***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/462/caroline-or-change-tickets.aspx), now playing at the [**Playhouse Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/96/playhouse-theatre.aspx). ### A synopsis of Florian Zeller's *The Son* *Nicolas has been playing truant, keeping information from his family, and stashing bizarre objects under his mattress. As his family slowly starts falling to pieces, his parents can't help but wonder if they should be worried of their son's erratic* *behaviour** or if it's all just the day in the life of a teenager. Loss and mental illness take centre stage in Florian Zeller's compelling French drama, now translated for the London theatre stage.* *The Son* marks the fourth show to premiere in the opening season of the newly renovated Kiln Theatre and follows the premiere of [**Ishy Din's *Approaching Empty***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3402/approaching-empty-tickets.aspx), which closes on Groundhog Day, 2 February 2019. *The Son* is **booking from 20 February to 6 April 2019** with **official opening night on 26 February**. Don't miss this provocative new drama and be sure to [book your tickets early](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3874/the-son-tickets.aspx) to avoid disappointment! * * * [**Purchase your tickets to *The Son* at the Kiln Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3874/the-son-tickets.aspx).