The Wife of Willesden
BAM Strong
Harvey Theater
Previews Began: -
Opening Night: April 1, 2023
Closing Night: April 16, 2023
Playwright: Zadie Smith
Adapted the work from Chaucer’s “The Wife of Bath,” Alvita, a Jamaican-born British woman and local legend who takes over a North West London pub where she reigns. In her mid-50s, Alvita has much life experience—including five marriages, children, and more.
CAST
OPENING NIGHT
Clare Perkins Alvita
Marcus Adolphy Winston
Mandela
Black Jesus
George Eggay Pastor
Eldridge
Andrew Frame Ian
Socrates
Bartosz
Troy Glasgow Darren
Young Maroon
Claudia Grant Polly
Sophie
Nikita Johal Asma
Kelly
Scott Miller Ryan
Colin
Jessica Murrain Author
Zaire
Queen Nanny
Ellen Thomas Aunty P
Old Wife
Understudies: Sophie Cartman (Alvita/Aunty P/Old Wife)