LONDON, UK: Sarah Snook, known for her remarkable portrayal of Shiv Roy in the Golden Globe-winning series 'Succession', is about to embark on an extraordinary acting challenge. The talented Australian actress, aged 35, will be taking on a staggering 26 characters in a one-woman show set to grace the stage of London's West End.
Scheduled for January 2024 at the Theatre Royal, Snook will star in a captivating adaptation of Oscar Wilde's renowned novel 'A Picture of Dorian Gray'. In this theatrical rendition, she will masterfully bring to life male characters such as Gray and Basil Hallward, as well as female characters like actress Sibyl Vane. Running for nearly 12 weeks, her performance promises to be a testament to her exceptional talent.
'The extraordinary Sarah Snook'
Snook is no stranger to the London stage, having previously appeared in 'The Master Builder' alongside Ralph Fiennes in 2016. Expressing her excitement, she stated, "I am elated to return to the London stage in such an astonishing piece of theatre. From Oscar Wilde's remarkable original text to Kip Williams' stunning adaptation, this story of morality, innocence, narcissism, and consequence is going to be thrilling to recreate for a new audience. I can't wait."
Taking on 26 roles in a single production will undoubtedly be an exhilarating challenge for Snook. Director Kip Williams, the artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company, employs multiple live cameras and pre-recorded video to bring the story to life, showcasing Snook's talent as she embodies each character. Oscar Wilde's only novel, published in its complete form in 1891, narrates the tale of the aristocratic Dorian Gray, who sacrifices his soul to retain his youthful appearance while a portrait of him ages in his place.
Snook will skillfully embody a colorful cast of characters, including the infatuated artist Basil Hallward and the charming Duchess of Monmouth. Williams expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "In creating a new piece of theatre like The Picture Of Dorian Gray, you always hope to have the opportunity to share it with a wider audience. I am so excited for theatre lovers in London to experience our show and am thrilled to have the extraordinary Sarah Snook bringing to life the many characters of Oscar Wilde's remarkable story."
'Got 26 reasons to watch it!'
Internet users were thrilled to find out that the talented Snook would be portraying all 26 characters in the theatrical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' at London's West End. One user tweeted, "Got 26 reasons to watch it." Another added, "I need tickets to this." Another claimed, "OMFG I saw this Kip Williams production with Eryn Norvill in Melbourne and it was the greatest thing I have ever seen. This is going to be incredible." A third tweeted, "She’s going to put this entire production on her back and every interview question is going to be like, 'So do you think Shiv is having a Hot Girl Summer?'" Another simply shared, "Kinda wanna be reckless and book a flight to London just to see this?"
