Sean Foley and Armando Iannucci are adapting Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern and Peter George’s screenplay for Dr Strangelove for the stage, with the production set to star Steve Coogan. Based […]
Sean Foley and Armando Iannucci are adapting Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern and Peter George’s screenplay for Dr Strangelove for the stage, with the production set to star Steve Coogan.
Based on the novel Red Alert by Peter George, the 1964 satirical film showcased Peter Sellers in multiple roles; Coogan will do similar for the stage show.
“The idea of putting Dr Strangelove on stage is daunting, a huge responsibility,” Coogan said in a statement. “It’s also an exciting challenge, an opportunity to bring this timeless classic to a new audience. Knowing that I will be part of a creative team led by Sean Foley and Armando Iannucci means I will be working with the best people. Sean is a master of stage comedy and Armando and I started working with each other over 30 years ago. We made some memorable comedy together so it’s great to be collaborating with him once again.”
The play is set to premiere at London’s Noel Coward Theatre on October 8, 2024.
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This should be one of the most ambitious stage adaptations of a classic film ever.