Following critical acclaim and a sold-out season at Chichester Festival Theatre, Jonathan Church's world premiere production of TAKEN AT MIDNIGHT by Mark Hayhurst transferred to the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Penelope Wilton originated the role of Irmgard, the mother of celebrated lawyer Hans Litten who, in 1931, puts Hitler on the witness stand and wins. In 1933 when Hitler becomes Reich Chancellor, Litten suffers devastating consequences.
The unquestionable love of a mother for her son is at the heart of this compelling new play. Fearless and indomitable she confronts his captors at enormous personal risk to fight for his release against the seemingly impossible might of the Nazi regime.
★★★★ “Penelope Wilton - A magnificent stage performance in this important new play” Evening Standard
★★★★ “Intensely Absorbing” The Times
★★★★ “Brilliant'“ Telegraph
★★★★ “Profoundly Moving” Sunday Times
Writer Mark Hayhurst
Director Jonathan Church
Designer Robert Jones
Lighting Designer Tim Mitchell
Sound Design Tim Walker
Music Matthew Scott
Marketing AKA
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CAST
Penelope Wilton, Martin Hutson, David Yelland, Mike Grady, John Light, Pip Donaghy
