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World Premiere
Jules and Jim
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY HENRI-PIERRE ROCHÉ.
DIRECTED BY STELLA POWELL-JONES.
27 May 2023
Overview
“This is the story of a friendship.”
Three friends. Three decades. One great story of love. Jules and Jim live a bohemian existence in pre-war Paris, where despite their different backgrounds and nationalities they vow to live a life in pursuit of love. But with the approaching rumble of war, time is running out. Until one day Kath walks into their lives – wild, dangerous, and irresistible. Together, the three embark on a whirlwind adventure across Europe.
François Truffaut’s 1962 film immortalised the story of Jules and Jim. Multi award-winning Timberlake Wertenbaker adapts Roché’s autobiographical novel for the stage in this romantic and emotionally compelling world premiere. Stella Powell-Jones directs her first production as Artistic Director of JST.
People
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Kath
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Jules
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Jim
Writer
Original Novelist
Director
Set & Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Composer and Sound Designer
Associate Director and Movement Director
Casting Director
Stage Manager
Media
“A perfect hymn to love and perhaps to life.”