Fatal Attraction
FATAL ATTRACTION by James Dearden
As Assistant Director to Loveday Ingram
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Smith-Brant/ATG UK Tour
January - May 2022
Based on the classic Paramount Pictures Corporation motion picture, James Dearden’s intoxicating new stage play of Fatal Attraction, brings the definitive movie thriller to the UK stage. From January 2022, the production stars British pop and TV sensation Kym Marsh (Hear’Say, Coronation Street, Morning Live) as the iconic Alex Forrest, soap star favourite Oliver Farnworth (Coronation Street) as Dan Gallagher and Footballer’s Wives siren Susie Amy, as Beth Gallagher. From March 2022, Susie Amy played Alex Forrest, Oliver Farnworth played Dan Gallagher and Louise Redknapp (Eternal, Strictly Come Dancing, Cabaret, 9 to 5) joined to play the role of Beth Gallagher.
REVIEWS
“Loveday Ingram's taut production” - The Daily Mail ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This is a classy piece of theatre more than worthy of a West End transfer” - Latest Brighton ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Anita Booth as Joan, Beth’s mother delivered a strongly sympathetic performance” - Theatre South East ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Kym Marsh is simply sensational” - Latest Brighton ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Oliver Farnworth’s performance is outstanding and he takes on the role as Dan with immense confidence and conviction” - Theatre South East ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Farnworth's slick, handsome Dan makes a very satisfying sexual stooge” - The Daily Mail ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This production is hugely gripping and will have you on the edge of your seat” - Theatre South East ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“All the tension and suspense you could want in a show” - Choice Radio Worcester ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Stylish and classy adaptation” - Bum on a Seat ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Will have you on the edge of your seat” - North West End ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Raw, provocative and challenging” - Small House Big Trips ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“An absorbing, sexy, cautionary and chilling evening of theatre” - Things We Enjoy ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“The entire production sits brilliantly in a stunning set designed by Morgan Large - Latest Brighton ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Susie Amy as Dan’s wife Beth is perfect” - Theatre 4 Everyone ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Shows that our superb continuous TV industry is capable of producing some very fine actors” - Latest Brighton ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Troy Glasgow shines as Detective O’Rourke, in terms of his voice, facial expressions and gestures on stage” - East Midlands Theatre ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This show is a must-see!” - The Reviews Hub ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Kym Marsh definitely flexes her seasoned acting chops” - West End Best Friend
“The staging is just magic!” - G Scene
“Stylish, sultry and sinister” - The Chronicle Live
“Heavyweight, believable and engaging performances” - G Scene
“An exhilarating psychological thriller” - Bristol 247
“The stage sensation has the audience hanging on every word” - Wiltshire Times
“There’s tension, quasi-horror and a pace that keeps you glued to the action” - Great British Life
“Slick and well staged” - The Arts Shelf
“It’s all about acting skills. I believed every word, and felt emotionally invested in the characters and outcome” - Extraordinary Chaos
“Undeniably gripping!” - North West End
CAST
Kym Marsh (Hear’Say, Coronation Street, Morning Live) as Alex Forrest, Oliver Farnworth (Coronation Street) as Dan Gallagher, Susie Amy (Footballer’s Wives) as Alex Forrest and Beth Gallagher, Louise Redknapp (Cabaret, 9-5 The Musical and pop band Eternal) as Beth Gallagher, John Macaulay (Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre) as Jimmy, Anita Booth (Royal Shakespeare Company, Garrick Theatre) as Joan, Troy Glasgow (Young Vic, National Theatre) as O’Rourke and Understudy Dan/Jimmy, Christina Balmer (BBC and ITV) as Understudy Joan and O’Rourke and Emma Laird Craig (Shakespeare’s Globe) as Understudy Alex/Beth
CREATIVES
Director: Loveday Ingram
Set and Costume Designer: Morgan Large
Lighting Designer: Jack Knowles
Projection Designer: Mogzi
Sound Designer: Carolyn Downing
Composer: Paul Englishby
Casting Director: Anne Vosser
Fight Director: Paul Benzing
Dialect Coach: Charmian Hoare
Intimacy Director: Robbie Taylor Hunt
Movement Consultant: Mike Ashcroft
Special Effects Consultant: Mark Shelley
Production Photography: Tristram Kenton
