National Theatre Live: Alterations
Synopsis
Walker Holt has big dreams for his tailor's shop, and an even bigger order to complete. Over the course of 24 hours he must work tirelessly to satisfy his new client's impossible tailoring needs. But as the night goes on, it's not just the trouser hems that start to fray as tensions rise and Walker's friendships and relationships are pushed to their limits. His success comes at a cost, but what price is he willing to pay? Lynette Linton (Blues for an Alabama Sky, Shifters) directs Michael Abbensetts' (Sweet Talk, Empire Road) era-defining drama, with additional material by Trish Cooke, in its largest ever staging. Celebrating this award-winning writer, the reinvigorated version of his seminal work illuminates the Guyanese experience of 1970s London and the aspirations and sacrifices of the Windrush generation.
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Top cast
Karl Collins
Horace
Gershwyn Eustache Jnr
Buster
Raphel Famotibe
Courtney
Arinzé Kene
Walker
Colin Mace
Mr Nat
Cherrelle Skeete
Darlene
Richard Emerson-Gould
Ensemble / Understudy Mr Nat
Tyler Fayose
Ensemble / Understudy Walker
Joshua John
Ensemble / Understudy Courtney
Samuel Nunes De Souza
Ensemble / Understudy Horace and Buster