Giant London tickets
Following a sell-out run at the Royal Court, Giant transfers to the Harold Pinter Theatre. John Lithgow reprises his critically acclaimed role as controversial children’s author Roald Dahl. Playing for a strictly limited run, book your tickets now!
What is Giant about?
“I wanted to put you bang in the picture. Apprise you of the difficulties. Because, in case you hadn’t noticed, he’s a human f**king boobytrap. And now, guess what, surprise surprise, boom!”
A world-famous children’s author under threat. A battle of wills in the wake of scandal. And one chance to make amends…
It’s the summer of 1983, The Witches is about to hit the shelves and Roald Dahl is making last-minute edits. But the outcry at his recent, explicitly antisemitic article won’t die down.
Across a single afternoon at his family home, and rocked by an unexpectedly explosive confrontation, Dahl is forced to choose: make a public apology or risk his name and reputation.
Inspired by real events, Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play explores with dark humour the difference between considered opinion and dangerous rhetoric.
Facts and critical acclaim
- John Lithgow won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in The Changing Room, it was his Broadway debut.
- A modern-day Shakespeare, Roald Dahl invented more than 500 phizz-whizzing words!
- Director Nicholas Hytner is best known for the highly acclaimed West End productions, Miss Saigon and The History Boys, and is the recipient of a BAFTA, two Tony Awards, and three Oliviers.
Please bear in mind
This production is recommended for ages 14+
Giant cast
- Roald Dahl - John Lithgow
Giant creatives
- Writer - Mark Rosenblatt
- Director - Nicholas Hytner
The Royal Court's premiere of GIANT and Royal Court Theatre Productions are supported by a gift from Charles Holloway OBE.
Key art photography Doron Gild