Described in press materials as a "sharp, vivacious take on two worlds colliding," the play was inspired by the real-life story of a flamboyant con artist who managed to convince wealthy residents of Manhattan's Upper East Side that he was the son of Sidney Poitier.
David Grindley directs a cast headed by Lesley Manville, Anthony Head and Obi Abili. Also featured are Zoe Boyle, Sarah Goldberg, Michael Goldsmith, Ilan Goodman, Stephen Greif, Kevin Kiely, John Moraitis, Luke Neal, Steven Pacey, Ian Redford, Sara Stewart, Paul Stocker and Kevin Trainor.
Here is a look at the cast in rehearsal:
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