Synopsis
Following the success of Platform Presents’ world first, online, live, theatrical production of A Separate Peace in May 2020, they are thrilled to follow with the launch of Lorien Haynes' romantic comedy Good Grief directed by Natalie Abrahami (RSC, National Theatre, Young Vic) and starring BAFTA award-winning Sian Clifford (Fleabag) and Nikesh Patel (Artemis Fowl). Also part of this predominantly female strong team are Isobel Waller-Bridge, re-partnering with Sian Clifford having worked with Sian on ‘Fleabag’, who is developing the sound design and score. Alongside her is Fin Oates as Editor, (I Hate Suzie), award-winning Emma Dalesman as Director of Photography, Natalie Pryce as Production Designer (winner, Production Designer, Black Theatre Awards 2020). This new production, which takes the best of theatre and television production, aims to create an unmissable theatrical event for 2021.
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