An unflinching portrait of an artist
Menier Chocolate Factory, in association with Seaview, OHenry Productions, and Mickey Liddell & Pete Shilaimon, announced that multi-award-winning Jesse Tyler Ferguson will make his Menier debut playing Truman Capote in Jay Presson Allen’s play Tru. Directed by the award-winning Rob Ashford.
It’s December 1975 and Truman Capote is alone in his New York apartment, reeling from a crisis that cost him friendship of the elite social circle he adored. Drawn entirely from Capote’s own words, this funny and heartbreaking play is an unflinching portrait of an artist at his breaking point, confronting the consequences of his most scandalous work.
Drawn entirely from Capote’s own words, Tru was originally staged in 1989. Ashford and Ferguson collaborated on this new production in March at House of the Redeemer’s Library.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson said today, “I’m thrilled to bring this intimate production of Tru to the Menier following its successful New York run. The audience response to this unique theatrical experience, and the chance to encounter Truman Capote up close, was incredibly rewarding. I’m delighted that Rob Ashford and I now have the opportunity to share what we’ve created with London audiences.”
Rob Ashford added, “I had the great pleasure of directing Jesse in a staged reading of Tru as a one-night-only charity benefit in Tangier, Morocco, in the summer of 2024. He was mesmerizing! He captured the truth of the man, his humour and heartbreak. I’m thrilled that we get the opportunity to further explore this great pairing of actor and character in London.”
Menier Chocolate Factory from 19th September – 14th November
Booking and full details: www.menierchocolatefactory.com (£1.50 transaction fee per booking)
