From Islington to Syria: Lucinda Burnett’s Correspondence
Correspondence, a powerful new drama by Lucinda Burnett set between Stockport and Syria on the brink of the Arab Spring, opens at the Old Red Lion Theatre this March. This bittersweet story of fledgling friendships and mental health has been scheduled to coincide with the 5th Anniversary of the Syrian Revolution. Ali Ariaie will play Jibreel Jalebi. Ariaie’s credits include Raised by Wolves (Channel 4), Julius Caesar (Crescent Theatre), Medea and The Tale of the Wolf and the Shepherd (Arthur Cotterell Theatre) and Points of Departure (Jermyn Street Theatre). Joe Attewell, who trained at The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts will play Ben Loveall. His credits include Jekyll & Hyde (ITV) and Holby City (BBC 1). Theatre credits include One Time Thing (Park Theatre) and The Squeaky Clean (New Wimbledon Studio). Joanna Croll, from Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance, will play Fran Loveall. TV credits include Luther … Read more
