Samuel Parson?s newest stab at Breakfast At Tiffany?s based on the novella by Truman Capote of the same name just opened at the Mathias? Theatre starring Joseph Cross in the role of ?Fred Parsons? and Anne Friel as ?Holly Golightly.? The production will run until January 9th, 2010 and is directed by Sean Mathias.
Golightly Friel will as she is reported to bare pretty much all as she takes on the role full-fledged. Of course, for Friel who was the first British actress on TV to experience a lesbian kiss controversy is not unfamiliar to her. This time she is set to strip down completely in her role.
Press night will be on September 29th. Moon River will be presented in the play and will feature an arrangement by the Theatre Royal Haymarket Company. Colin Ingram will produce and Anthony Ward is in charge of the set and costume designs.
For those who have not seen the production before or the famous 1961 Hollywood version starring Audrey Hepburn, the plot is cantered on William ?Fred? Parsons a studious writer who meets an elusive charming lively Miss Holly Golightly. Golightly is known for winning lovers everywhere she goes but she is looking for someone that is rich and William is not.
Friel stated that the book is one of her favourite novels and that she is excited to get the chance to play Golightly on the London stage. Her past stage credits include work in the play Lulu in New York and London as well as a role in Closer by Patrick Marber on Broadway.
