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''Elling'' is a 2007 theatre adaptation by
Simon Bent
Simon Bent is a British screenwriter and playwright, notable for work including BBC TV drama '' Beau Brummell: This Charming Man'' (2006), the screenplay for the feature film ''Christie Malry's Own Double-Entry'' (2000), and the Joe Orton biograph ...
of the 2001 film of the same name. It was directed by Paul Miller and produced at the Bush Theatre, London, it then transferred to the West End at Trafalgar Studios for a Critically acclaimed and near sold out 12 week run, with
John Simm
John Ronald Simm (born 10 July 1970) is an English actor, director, and musician. He is best known for playing Sam Tyler in ''Life on Mars'', the Master in ''Doctor Who,'' and DS Roy Grace in ''Grace.'' His other television credits include '' S ...
in the title role (who was nominated for an Olivier award for best actor)
Adrian Bower
Adrian Bower (born 20 August 1970) is an English actor, best known for his role as physical education and geography teacher Brian Steadman in the first three series of the British comedy series ''Teachers''. In 2015, he played Leofric in '' Th ...
,
Ingrid Lacey
Ingrid Marcella Lacey (born 6 November 1958) is a British actress. She is known for her role as Julia in Series 2 of '' London's Burning'', Helen Cooper in the Channel 4 sitcom '' Drop the Dead Donkey'' (1993–98). Her film appearances include '' ...
,
Jonathan Cecil
Jonathan Hugh Gascoyne-Cecil (22 February 1939 – 22 September 2011), known as Jonathan Cecil, was an English theatre, film, and television actor.
Early life
Cecil was born in London, England, the son of Lord David Cecil and the grands ...
&
Keir Charles
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Surname
*Andrew Keir (1926–1997), Scottish actor
* Colin Keir (born 1959), Scottish politician
*David Keir (1884–1971), British actor
*Dav ...
.
A completely different (and far less successful) version of the play premiered on
Broadway
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**Broadway Theatre (53rd Stree ...
on November 21, 2010 using a completely different cast and director, it closed on November 28, 2010, after 9 performances and 22 previews. The cast included
Brendan Fraser
Brendan James Fraser ( ; born December 3, 1968) is an American-Canadian actor known for his leading roles in blockbusters, comedies, and dramatic films. Having graduated from the Cornish College of the Arts in 1990, he made his film debut in '' ...
and
Denis O'Hare
Denis Patrick Seamus O'Hare (born January 17, 1962) is an American actor, singer, and author noted for his award-winning performances in the plays '' Take Me Out'' and ''Sweet Charity'', as well as portraying vampire king Russell Edgington on HB ...
playing the mismatched roommates who deal with common concerns related to friendship, work and women. It also starred Jennifer Coolidge as Reidun,
Richard Easton
John Richard Easton (March 22, 1933 – December 2, 2019) was a Canadian actor, best known for his portrayal of Brian Hammond in the 1970s BBC serial '' The Brothers''.
Life and career
Easton was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the son of Mar ...
as Alfons, and
Jeremy Shamos
Jeremy Shamos (born February 22, 1970) is an American actor.
Early life
Shamos was born in New York City but raised in Denver, Colorado. He has a M.F.A. from New York University.
Career
Shamos is a character actor, his most notable roles are ...