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Desire Under the Elms

Ebenezer Bamgboye

20262h 55m

Classic RevivalTragedyDark

About

On a stony New England farm, Eben Cabot and his half-brothers Peter and Simeon work for their hard father, Ephraim, and dream of a way out. When Ephraim comes home after two months away with a young wife, Abbie, the question of who will one day own the farm is thrown open, and Eben and Abbie are pulled into a dangerous attachment.

Cast & Creatives

Almeida Theatre, LondonFrom 10 Nov 2026

Previews from 10 Nov 2026 · closes 23 Dec 2026

Cast

EphraimAntony Byrne
Spirit / SingerChoolwe Laina Muntanga
SimeonJamie Beamish
AbbieKelly Gough
Spirit / TrumpetNathaniel Wade
Spirit / GuitarTendai Humphrey Sitima
PeterThomas Coombes
EbenZackary Momoh

Writers

Playwright: Eugene O'Neill

Creative Team

Director: Ebenezer Bamgboye
Set Design: Basia Bińkowska
Costume Design: Camilla Dely
Lighting Design: Jack Knowles
Sound Design: George Dennis
Arrangements: XANA
Musical Director: XANA
Movement: Rose Ryan

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