Daniel Schumann, Lee Dean, and Cambridge Arts Theatre in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre recently announced that John Stahl (Big Ger Cafferty) and Cathy Tyson (Siobhan Clarke) will join Charles Lawson (John Rebus) in “Rebus: Long Shadows,” a brand new Rebus story written exclusively for the stage by author of the original novels, Ian Rankin and playwright Rona Munro.In addition, full tour dates are announced — the production which premieres at Birmingham Repertory Theatre on September 20, 2018 will then tour to Edinburgh, Malvern, Nottingham, Manchester, Northampton, and Aberdeen before completing its run in Guildford on November 24, 2018.“Detective Inspector John Rebus is retired but the shadows of his former life still follow him through the streets of Edinburgh. Whisky helped but now he's denying himself that pleasure. But when the daughter of a murder victim appears outside his flat, he's back on the case and off the wagon. Rebus will need help from his ex-colleagues but one of them is already looking for him. DI Siobhan Clarke was Rebus' greatest ally on the force but is worried that his past actions may stop them finally convicting a dangerous killer. Soon Rebus is caught between two cases and can only turn to one person to help him — the man he spent his career trying to arrest,” says the release.As per the release, Ian Rankin is the internationally bestselling author of the Inspector Rebus and Detective Malcolm Fox novels, as well as a string of standalone thrillers. His books have been translated into 36 languages and are bestsellers on several continents. Rankin has won multiple awards including four The Crime Writers Association Dagger Awards. In 2004, he received America's celebrated Edgar Award. He is also the recipient of the OBE for services to literature.Rona Munro has written extensively for stage, radio, film, and television. Her theatre credits include “The James Plays,” “Scuttlers,” “Iron” – which won the John Whiting Award, “The Last Witch,” and “Little Eagles.” Her television credits include “Rehab,” “Bumping the Odds” (BAFTA nomination), and “Doctor Who.”Charles Lawson plays John Rebus. His theatre credits include “Corrie!” (The Lowry, Salford), “The Blue Hen,” “Educating Rita” (Citizens Theatre, Glasgow), and “Rain Man.”John Stahl plays Big Ger Cafferty. His theatre credits include “549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War” (Citizen’s Theatre, Glasgow), “Waiting for Godot” (Tobacco Factory Theatre), and “A Lie of the Mind” (Southwark Playhouse). http://www.blouinartinfo.com Founder: Louise Blouin
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