An Isle of Wight actor is to tread the boards at London’s Royal Court Theatre later this month as she embarks on her first professional role since graduating from drama school.
Anna Constable, who has a rare genetic condition called Noonan Syndrome, will star in the world premiere production of Imposter 22. The play is a funny, dark whodunnit that takes audiences on an unexpected journey of personal change, as well as personal freedom.
Anna is busy rehearsing for the show, travelling regularly from the Island to London with her mum Debbie, with support from Wightlink Ferries.
The play was written by Molly Davies, is directed by Hamish Pirie and is a co-production between the Royal Court Theatre and Access All Areas. It has been co-created with a group of 7 learning-disabled and autistic artists, one of which Anna will share the role of Rose with, meaning she will perform at the Royal Court in Sloane Square twice a week for the duration of the run.
Anna was thrilled to be offered the opportunity to perform in the production, describing her character Rose as ‘very sassy – a diva and a drama queen’. All of the attention needs to be on her – and if it’s not she’ll take it’.
She will perform alongside experienced actors including Jamael Westman who is best known for starring as Alexander Hamilton in the original West End production of Hamilton.
Describing what made Anna the right person for the role, artistic director Nick Llewellyn from Access All Areas says:
“Anna is a hugely exciting performer. She’s incredibly charismatic, funny and capable of real depth, as well as being a wonderful team player and castmate. Everyone at Imposter 22 is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with her.”
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The show opens on Saturday 23rd September and runs until Saturday 14th October.
More information about Imposter 22 can be found at https://royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/imposter-22/
