First look: The Mirror and the Light rehearsal images released! And full casting!

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The full casting of *The Mirror and the Light* has been announced by producers Playful Productions and the Royal Shakespeare Company; along with the release of images of the cast in rehearsals. The play will have its world premiere next month at the [**West End’s Gielgud Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/gielgud-theatre-london). The third and final novel by **Dame Hilary Mantel** was released in February 2020 and has now been adapted for the stage by Mantel along with **Ben Miles**. The strictly limited season will run until 28 November 2021 so be sure to secure your tickets for [***The Mirror and the Light*** ](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/the-mirror-and-the-light-play-london-tickets)whilst availability lasts!
### *The Mirror and the Light* full cast Joining the cast are **Melissa Allan** as Princess Mary, **Samuel Awoyo** as Ensemble, **Ian Drysdale** as French Ambassador, **Jo Herbert** as Lady Rochford, **Andrew Hodges** as Ensemble, **Niamh James** as Ensemble, **Umi Myers** as Helen Sadler / Dorothea Wolsey, **Liam Smith** as Walter Cromwell and **Nicholas Tizzard** as Ensemble. They will join the previously announced returning cast members **Ben Miles** as Cromwell, **Nathaniel Parker** as Henry VIII, **Nicholas Boulton** as Duke of Suffolk, **Matt Pidgeon** as Stephen Gardiner and **Giles Taylor** as Archbishop Cranmer. Also, in the cast and new to the trilogy are **Rosanna Adams** as Anna of Cleves, **Paul Adeyefa** as Christophe, **Aurora Burghart** as Elizabeth Seymour, **Terique Jarrett** as Gregory Cromwell, **Jordan Kouamé** as Rafe Sadler, **Geoffrey Lumb** as Thomas Wriothesley, **Olivia Marcus** as Jane Seymour, **Tony Turner** as Kingston, **Leo Wan** as Richard Riche and **Nicholas Woodeson** as Duke of Norfolk. ### *The Mirror and the Light* creative team **Jeremy Herrin**, who was nominated for an Olivier Award, a Tony Award and won the Evening Standard Award for the first two productions, returns to direct. The production also features scenic and costume design by **Christopher Oram**, who won both Olivier and Tony Awards for his work on the previous two productions, lighting design by **Jessica Hung Han Yun**, music by **Stephen Warbeck**, with sound design by **Nick Powell**, movement direction by **EJ Boyle** and casting by **Helena Palmer CDG.** ### *The Mirror and the Light* synopsis *England, 1536. Anne Boleyn’s fate has been sealed by the executioner. Jane Seymour must deliver King Henry a healthy heir. And to the disgust of Henry’s nobles, Thomas Cromwell continues his ruthless ascent from the gutters of Putney to the highest rank beside his master. But Cromwell is vulnerable and his enemies are poised to strike.* ## *The Mirror and the Light* tickets are available now! Make sure to secure your seats to the exhilarating conclusion of Dame Hilary Mantel’s *Wolf Hall* trilogy which charts the rise and fall of historical figure Thomas Cromwell. Book your *The Mirror and the Light* tickets for the limited West End season now!
🎫 [**Book your *The Mirror and the Light* tickets here**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/the-mirror-and-the-light-play-london-tickets).

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By Jade Ali

A love for theatre stemmed from my love of literature and music, but the West End on my doorstep opened up a whole new appreciation and passion for all things stage-y