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World Premiere

Jules and Jim

BY TIMBERLAKE WERTENBAKER.
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY HENRI-PIERRE ROCHÉ.

DIRECTED BY STELLA POWELL-JONES.

20 April -
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

Patricia Allison
Kath
Patricia is best known for playing Ola in Netflix's hit comedy series Sex Education. She recently starred in the Donmar Warehouse's critically acclaimed production A Doll's House, Part 2.
Samuel Collings
Jules
Alongside roles on screen including Hex, Outlander, and The Bible, Samuel has extensive stage credits including Murder on the Orient Express at Chichester Festival Theatre.
Alex Mugnaioni
Jim
Alex was recently nominated for Best Lead Performance (play) for his role in Straight White Men. He has previously performed at many prestigious theatres including the National Theatre, The Globe and Rose Theatre Kingston.

Timberlake Wertenbaker
Writer
Henri-Pierre Roché
Original Novelist
Stella Powell-Jones
Director
Isabella Van Braeckel
Set & Costume Designer
Chris McDonnell
Lighting Designer
Holly Khan
Composer and Sound Designer
Elliot Pritchard
Associate Director and Movement Director
Emily Jones
Casting Director
Lisa Cochrane
Stage Manager

Media

“A perfect hymn to love and perhaps to life.”
Francois Truffaut on Roché’s novel