The Southbury Child is a play by Stephen Beresford.

Production history The play premiered at the Chichester Festival Theatre running from 13 June to 25 June, before transferring to the Bridge Theatre, London running from 1 July to 27 August 2022. It is directed by Nicholas Hytner and stars Alex Jennings as David Highland.

Cast and characters +CharacterChichester / London (2022)David HighlandAlex JenningsJoy SampsonHolly AtkinsLee SouthburyJosh FinanCraig CollierJack GreenleesJanet OramHermione GuillfordSusannah HighlandJo HerbertMary HighlandPhoebe NichollsNaomi HighlandRacheal OforiTina SouthburySarah Twomeyu/s David HighlandNick Barclayu/s Susannah Highland & Joy SampsonAmy Brownu/s Mary Highland & Janet OramHilary Derrettu/s Lee Southbury & Craig CollierChris Knightu/s Mary Highland & Naomi HighlandLola May

Critical reception The play opened to positive reviews from critics.

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