“★ ★ ★ ★ Well-orchestrated, cerebral theatre ”The Guardian
2017 Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro’s masterpiece of undeclared love has entranced generations as a novel and a BAFTA-winning Merchant Ivory film. Now breathtakingly re-imagined for the stage, this story of memory and regret receives its world premiere at Royal & Derngate before embarking on an Out of Joint tour.
The fires of the Second World War rage through England. Through the memories of a proud butler, we discover the shocking, morally compromised truth behind the manicured gardens and grand receptions of an English stately home. Years later, faced with a life half-lived, he sets out on a journey to find the friend from his past who might finally offer him redemption and love.
The Remains of the Day is adapted by one of Britain’s most exciting young writers, Barney Norris (Critics’ Circle Award for Most Promising Playwright; Times best-selling novelist), directed by Christopher Haydon (The Caretaker) and designed by Lily Arnold (Rules for Living).
Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Saturday 23 February to Saturday 16 March
Then Touring
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1930s England. Darlington Hall runs like clockwork under one of the last truly great butlers. Reserved and dutiful like his father before him and with the funny and forthright housekeeper Kenton by his side, Stevens faithfully serves his employer. Meanwhile, England stands on a precipice, as fascism builds and boils in Europe.
20 years later, Stevens travels to find an old friend, remembering choices made and not made, journeying to one last chance at happiness.
2017 Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, which became a beloved Merchant Ivory film, is a story for anyone who has ever been afraid to follow their heart.
Now transformed into an exquisite stage play by one of Britain’s most exciting writers (Barney Norris), it receives its world premiere at Royal & Derngate before embarking on a major national tour.
Royal & Derngate, Northampton
19 March ‐ 23 March 2019
York Theatre Royal
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26 March ‐ 30 March 2019
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
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2 April ‐ 06 April 2019
Nuffield Southampton Theatres - NST Campus
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9 April ‐ 13 April 2019
Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
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16 April ‐ 20 April 2019
Oxford Playhouse
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23 April ‐ 27 April 2019
Derby Theatre
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30 April ‐ 11 May 2019
Salisbury Playhouse
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14 May ‐ 18 May 2019
Cambridge Arts Theatre
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21 May ‐ 25 May 2019
Bristol Old Vic
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Cast
Stevens
Stephen Boxer
Kenton
Niamh Cusack
Morgan/ Sir David/ Ensemble
Stephen Critchlow
Stevens Senior/ Ensemble
Pip Donaghy
Reginald/ Ensemble
Edward Franklin
Darlington/ Carlisle/ Ensemble
Miles Richardson
Lewis/ Ensemble
Patrick Toomey
Mrs Taylor/ Madame Dupont/ Ensemble
Sadie Shimmin
Creative Team
Adaptor
Barney Norris
Director
Christopher Haydon
Designer
Lily Arnold
Lighting Designer
Mark Howland
Sound Designer
Elena Peña
Composer
Sophie Cotton
Movement Director
Lucy Cullingford
Video Designer
Andrzej Goulding
Casting Director
Gabrielle Dawes CDG
Assistant Director
Matilda Reith
Dialect Coach
Tim Charrington
Production Manager
Andy Reader
Company Stage Manager
Simon Perkins
Deputy Stage Manager
Lara Mattison
Assistant Stage Manager
Ami Gaskin
Wardrobe Manager
Jess Siddall
really loved the subtlety and agility of #TheRemainsoftheDay at @DerbyTheatre tonight.
— Simon Marshall (@veryrareSimon) April 23, 2019
A real mood of genuine listening and wonder stretched out over the last half hour especially. Epic dialogue, so well-manoeuvred! And a real victory if my Dad calls a piece of theatre ‘timely’
Another FIVE STAR review for #RemainsOfTheDay! You've only got until Saturday to see the show. Get on it! 🎟️👉https://t.co/w4ACvJGYpo#RemainsTour19 @Out_of_Joint https://t.co/reJdtQwmIR
— Derby Theatre (@derbytheatre) April 24, 2019
Great show @DerbyTheatre Remains of the Day. Elite acting performances and very moving adaptation
— Nick Chesshire (@chesh44) April 24, 2019
We had a brilliant evening @OxfordPlayhouse opening #RemainsTour19 with some of our dearest friends last night. Thank you @Out_of_Joint, @RoyalDerngate and especially @barnontherun for a show that makes me laugh, cry and so very very proud. Run don’t walk to get a ticket!
— Louise Chantal (@LouiseChantal) April 17, 2019
I was sceptical that a play of The Remains of the Day would work without the style & character of its first person narrator, but @Out_of_Joint's The Remains of the Day at @OxfordPlayhouse have smashed it and now I'm gonna go have some cocoa and wonder whether I'm wasting my life
— Christina Hill (@Christina__Hill) April 17, 2019
I spent time with @Out_of_Joint and the cast & crew of 'The Remains of the Day' when it visited @YorkTheatre as part of their national tour. It's a stunning show. Full gallery of images here https://t.co/xPixp1NZWD pic.twitter.com/NCRV7h8WK3
— Sam Taylor (@SRTaylorphoto) April 8, 2019
Loved #RemainsOfTheDay at @YorkTheatre this afternoon ! @Out_of_Joint pic.twitter.com/LAlv3K28nv
— Tom (@brokenviolin83) March 21, 2019
We're absolutely thrilled to be joined by Kazuo Ishiguro, author of The Remains Of The Day, for the final performance in Northampton this evening! pic.twitter.com/hin7mcge1p
— Royal & Derngate (@RoyalDerngate) March 16, 2019
Theatre Review: ★★★★
— Auditoriummag (@Auditorium_mag) March 20, 2019
Kazuo Ishiguro's
The Remains of the Day
adapted by @barnontherun
directed by @chrishaydon99
designed by @lilyarnold85 @Out_of_Joint at @RoyalDerngate
https://t.co/8r5GTc2eP1#RemainsTour19 pic.twitter.com/3mbmORuxxe
Friday lunchtime reading? Barney Norris talking about adapting Kazuo Ishiguro's classic The Remains of the Day? Oh, go on then!https://t.co/aDKWMZqwbL
— Out of Joint (@Out_of_Joint) March 15, 2019
#RemainsOfTheDay what a beautiful production. #StephenBoxer what a performance. @RoyalDerngate @Out_of_Joint pic.twitter.com/V2UkjE1eEO
— Tom Hackney (@TomFJHackney) March 14, 2019
What word would you use to describe our co-production #RemainsTour19? https://t.co/RJRsfz6NEi pic.twitter.com/tm12AkbeJk
— Royal & Derngate (@RoyalDerngate) March 13, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ A brilliantly paced, impeccably performed piece of theatre
Four stars for #Remainstour19 from @guardianstage @timestheatre @thesundaytimes @Daily_Express @DailyMailUK @WhatsOnStage - wonderful recognition to the great company of actors telling this story. Touring from next week! @RoyalDerngate @Out_of_Joint @OxfordPlayhouse
— Barney Norris (@barnontherun) March 11, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★
The Times
The Remains of the Day review – Ishiguro tale of shame resonates today https://t.co/rTcrkinxhm
— Guardian Stage (@guardianstage) February 28, 2019
**** 'The very stiffest of stiff upper lips': Remains of the Day @RoyalDerngatehttps://t.co/8msWV9iNsI pic.twitter.com/mgQ3cinn8H
— BroadwayWorld UK (@BroadwayWorldUK) February 28, 2019
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This production is as close to perfect as you can get.
Review: The Remains of the Day (Royal and Derngate) https://t.co/PgLTkVDuxj pic.twitter.com/YLXElz5KYc
— WhatsOnStage (@WhatsOnStage) February 28, 2019
Four stars from @anntreneman @Arifa_Akbar in @timestheatre @guardianstage for our #RemainsTour19 @RoyalDerngate @Out_of_Joint @OxfordPlayhouse. Very happy I haven’t messed up this great story!
— Barney Norris (@barnontherun) February 28, 2019
#THEATRE #REVIEW The Remains of the Day https://t.co/T6m7YMTCqs @RoyalDerngate
— The Reviews Hub (@TheReviewsHub) February 28, 2019
“Superbly staged and wonderfully acted, it’s not to be missed. An extraordinary piece of theatre” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #Northampton pic.twitter.com/m1TTqIHCJu
★ ★ ★ ★
The Telegraph
★★★★ THE GUARDIAN ★★★★ THE TIMES ★★★★ WHATSONSTAGE
— Royal & Derngate (@RoyalDerngate) March 3, 2019
See what audiences have been saying about our #MadeInNorthampton co-production #RemainsTour19, which performs in Northampton until Sat 16 March.
Ticket availability - https://t.co/RJRsfz6NEi pic.twitter.com/YJ7HJsAuit
★ ★ ★ ★
This is a moving and clever portrait of a search for some kind of redemption after a life lived in service to others.Broadwayworld.com
See what audiences have been saying about our #MadeInNorthampton co-production #RemainsTour19, which performs in Northampton until Sat 16 March.
— Royal & Derngate (@RoyalDerngate) February 28, 2019
Book today – https://t.co/6l7jy8puQJ pic.twitter.com/DAYMrcnXZt
REVIEW ★★★★ #StephenBoxer is outstanding. Evocative, poignant & profoundly moving. @Out_of_Joint #RemainsoftheDay @RoyalDerngate shouldn't be missed #RemainsTour19 https://t.co/op0hBLQ1MB pic.twitter.com/jv5OPbLZKw
— Anne Cox (@stage_review) March 1, 2019
★★★★ “BRILLIANTLY PACED, IMPECCABLY PERFORMED” WHATSONSTAGE #RemainsTour19 performs at Royal & Derngate until Sat 16 March.
— Royal & Derngate (@RoyalDerngate) March 5, 2019
Book today - https://t.co/6l7jy8puQJ pic.twitter.com/NZbIAj6270
Having a surprisingly cheerful #bluemonday on Day 1 of The Remains of the Day rehearsals! Very exciting to see the cast and crew together for the first time! #RemainsTour19 pic.twitter.com/iaO5a0FIMY
— Out of Joint (@Out_of_Joint) January 21, 2019
Oh I can’t wait to announce the cast of #theremainsoftheday! So excited to be working with the people on this project @RoyalDerngate @Out_of_Joint @OxfordPlayhouse
— Barney Norris (@barnontherun) January 15, 2019
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT:
— Royal & Derngate (@RoyalDerngate) January 21, 2019
The cast of #RemainsTour19 will be led by Stephen Boxer and Niamh Cusack.
Our co-production with @Out_of_Joint, in association with @OxfordPlayhouse will open here at Royal & Derngate on Sat 23 February. https://t.co/6l7jy8puQJ pic.twitter.com/O2BEFdLSIU
"…the novel has entered the bloodstream of our culture. To work with such extraordinary material is a great gift."
Barney Norris | Adaptor
Thrilled to see our co-production of The Remains of the Day in this list @Out_of_Joint @OxfordPlayhouse https://t.co/K2ZjhlqVI3
— Jo Gordon (@jorgordon) December 30, 2018
Delighted to announce that our commission of Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains Of The Day, adapted by @barnontherun, will receive its world premiere in @RoyalDerngate in Feb 2019 before a national @out_of_joint tour. #RemainsTour19
— Royal & Derngate (@RoyalDerngate) April 12, 2018
More info: https://t.co/4lIjqgw1uI pic.twitter.com/i367Rmi2ke
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