Based on the film directed by Stanley Kubrick, Dr. Strangelove is now playing at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. The world’s first stage adaptation of the timeless classic by the legendary film-maker is in Dublin till February 22, 2025.
Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan plays multiple roles including President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong alongside Giles Terera as General Buck Turgisdon.
Joining Steve in the company is the cousin of our very own Dee Woods Richard Dempsey playing Frank.
The black comedy, about a rogue U.S. General who triggers a nuclear crisis, is brought to the stage by acclaimed, Oscar, BAFTA and Emmy Award winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award winner Sean Foley in an explosively funny satire of mutually assured destruction. Sean Foley will also direct.
Armando Iannucci is a writer and broadcaster who has written, directed and produced numerous critically acclaimed films, television and radio comedy shows. His screenplay for the film In The Loop was nominated for an Oscar at the Academy Awards. His iconic series for the BBC – The Thick of It – was nominated for 13 BAFTA Awards, winning 5 during its four series run. Among his own award-winning shows, he is also the co-creator and writer of the popular Steve Coogan character Alan Partridge.
Armando's HBO comedy Veep has picked up numerous awards, including four Emmys for Outstanding Comedy Series over the last four years. His film adaptation of Charles Dickens' The Personal History of David Copperfield was released in January 2020 and was also nominated for a Golden Globe, and won a Seal Distinction from the US Critics' Choice Association.
“The idea of putting Dr. Strangelove on stage is daunting. A huge responsibility. It’s also an exciting challenge, an opportunity to bring this timeless classic to a new audience. Knowing that I will be part of a creative team led by Sean Foley and Armando Iannucci means I will be working with the best people. Sean is a master of stage comedy and Armando and I started working with each other over 30 years ago. We made some memorable comedy together so it’s great to be collaborating with him once again" Steve Coogan said.
Dr. Strangelove is now playing at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre till February 22, 2025.
Tickets: Tickets from €21.50 are on sale now through Ticketmaster
www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie or www.DrStrangelove.com
