Leaves of Glass
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Leaves of Glass is the sixth adult stage play
by Philip Ridley
. It premiéred at the Soho Theatre
in London
, England, on 3 May 2007. It starred Ben Whishaw
, who was seen in Ridley's last stage play, Mercury Fur
. American Premiere at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, in New York, on 18 January 2009. It starred Tony Award
Nominees Xanthe Elbrick
and Euan Morton.
Play (theatre)
A play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of scripted dialogue between characters, intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading. There are rare dramatists, notably George Bernard Shaw, who have had little preference whether their plays were performed...
by Philip Ridley
Philip Ridley
Philip Ridley is a British artist working with various media.- Biography :Ridley was born in Bethnal Green, in the East End of London, where he still lives and works. He studied painting at St. Martin’s School of Art and his work has been exhibited throughout Europe and Japan...
. It premiéred at the Soho Theatre
Soho Theatre
Soho Theatre is a theatre in the eponymous Soho district of the City of Westminster. It presents new works of theatre, together with comedy and cabaret....
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England, on 3 May 2007. It starred Ben Whishaw
Ben Whishaw
Benjamin John "Ben" Whishaw is an English actor who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Whishaw is perhaps best known for his breakthrough role as Hamlet, and his role as the lead character in Tom Tykwer's film Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.-Early life:Whishaw was born and raised in...
, who was seen in Ridley's last stage play, Mercury Fur
Mercury Fur
Mercury Fur is the fifth adult stage play by Philip Ridley and his most controversial to date. It was premiered at the Plymouth Theatre Royal, transferring to the Menier Chocolate Factory in London, in 2005....
. American Premiere at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, in New York, on 18 January 2009. It starred Tony Award
Tony Award
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway...
Nominees Xanthe Elbrick
Xanthe Elbrick
Xanthe Elbrick is an Anglo-American Tony Award-nominated stage actress. The youngest of four children, Xanthe was born in London, England, and attended Benenden School in Kent and Edinburgh University. She is the granddaughter of U.S...
and Euan Morton.