The comedy of Howard Jacobson is brought to the stage in the world première of Simon Bent’s witty adaptation of best-selling novel The Mighty Walzer.
This coming-of-age story sees Oliver Walzer carry the dreams of his dysfunctional family on his shy and bookish shoulders, until he discovers ping-pong.
Elliot Levey takes on the title role and is joined on stage by Tracy-Ann Oberman as his matriarchal mother Sadie in this homage to the Manchester of Jacobson’s youth.
The Mighty Walzer is directed by Jonathan Humphreys for the Royal Exchange from June 30 toJuly 30.