First Look Images for Of Mice and Men

We are thrilled to release a series of photoshoot images ahead of the opening of a brand-new production of the stage adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel, Of Mice and Men, which runs at The Rep from Sat 18 Mar – Sat 8 Apr 2023.

The stunning new images were shot on location at The Black Country Living Museum, transforming Dudley to the Californian Desert.

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Wiliam Young as Lennie. He is leaning on an aged metal pole and is wiping sweat from his brow with his hat. He is wearing blue dungarees and a blue denim jacket. He looks as though he is letting out a sigh. Behind him is aged metal infrastructure.

Actor Lee Ravitz playing Candy. He is in blue dungarees and a long sleeve neutral shirt. He is sat on a pile of wood logs and is looking into the camera with his head slightly turned. In the background we can see old train track buildings. The sky is orange and warm.

Actor Reece Pantry playing Crooks. Reece is wearing light brown trousers, a dark blue shirt and a red neck tie. He is leaning against a brick wall that is scattered with paint and is looking quite sad. He is looking directly at the camera.

Maddy Hill as Curley's Wife and Riad Richie as Curley. They are stood far apart. Maddy is stood up close and centre, she has her hands on her hips and is looking at the camera. She is wearing a black and white patterned dress and is wearing red lipstick. Riad is stood behind a few steps back, blooking at the camera from over his shoulder. He is wearing a brown wide hat, dark blue jeans, a blue long sleeve shirt, and a black waistcoat.

The cast of Of Mice and Men stood on train tracks in the Californian Dessert. They are all looking at the camera.

The images feature cast members; Maddy Hill as Curley’s Wife, Tom McCall as George, Reece Pantry as Crooks, Lee Ravitz as Candy, Riad Richie as Curley and Wiliam Young as Lennie.

Tom McCall said;

Having done most of my growing up in Birmingham, The Rep has been a theatre that I’ve always aspired to work in. The fact that my debut is playing George in Of Mice and Men truly is a dream come true. I can’t wait to begin the journey of discovering this fascinating character and play with the director, Iqbal Khan and the team.”

Wiliam Young added;

I’m ecstatic to be playing Lennie again. I played him in Chapter, Cardiff in 2017 with August 012 Theatre Company. He reminds me of Roald Dahl’s BFG. I was born with a rare brain condition called Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum, (look it up for yourselves!) and find it easy to get into Lennie’s mindset. I’m doing this for all the other people with Learning Difficulties/Disabilities who love to act but haven’t had the opportunity to land any professional roles yet.”

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Tom McCall playing George. He is sat leaning on a pile of wood logs. Behind him is an old train building. The sky is warm and orange. He is wearing a grey cap, a checked shirt, a dark jacket and blue trousers. He is looking directly at the camera.

Tom McCall as George and Wiliam Young as Lennie stood on train tracks. Tom his looking up at Wiliam with his foot on a train track, with his arms crossed. Wiliam is looking directly at the camera and is grinning, he is wearing denim dungarees and a denim jacket. He has his hands in his pocket. Behind them is a warm, orange sun. There are aged buildings behind them.

Wiliam Young as Lennie. He is leaning on an aged metal pole and is holding his hat by his stomach. He is wearing blue dungarees and a blue denim jacket. He is looking off in the distance, he is visibly happy. Behind him is aged metal infrastructure.

Riad Riche as Curley. He is stood with his hand clenched in front of an old metal block.

Riad Riche as Curley. He is stood with his hands in the centre of his body. He is looking directly at the camera. He is wearing a brown wide hat, dark blue jeans, a blue long sleeve shirt, and a black waistcoat.

Actor Maddy Hill playing Curley's Wife. She is wearing a black and white patterned dress and is stood looking out neutrally in the distance. She is stood on train tracks. She has one hand by the side of her body, the other on her hip. She is wearing red lipstick and had short blonde, wavy hair.

Actor Maddy Hill playing Curley's Wife. She is wearing a black and white patterned dress and is stood with her arms crossed, looking out neutrally in the distance. She is stood on train tracks. She is wearing red lipstick and had short blonde, wavy hair.

Actor Reece Pantry playing Crooks. Reece is wearing light brown trousers, a dark blue shirt and a red neck tie. He is leaning on a metal frame and is looking quite sad. He has his hand on his hat and is holding it to his chest, as if he is paying his respects to someone.

Actor Lee Ravitz playing Candy. He is in blue dungarees and a long sleeve neutral shirt. He is sat on a pile of wood logs and is looking over to the distance. In the background we can see old train track buildings. The sky is orange and warm.

Additional cast members featured in the production include; Jake Benson as Puppeteer and Understudy, James Clyde as The Boss, Simon Darwen as Slim, Edward Judge as Carlson and Stuart Quigley as Whit.

Of Mice and Men is directed by Rep Associate Director, Iqbal Khan, who directed the Opening Ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and whose productions of Tartuffe and East is East have played at The Rep to audience and critical acclaim. Tartuffe will be broadcast on BBC Four on Sun 12 Mar at 9pm.

Speaking of the production, Iqbal Khan said;

I’m so excited to be working with a great and diverse company on this timeless parable from Steinbeck. I look forward to creating a beautiful and generous production, that embraces all who experience exclusion in challenging times.”

The full creative team includes Set & Lighting Designer Ciarán Bagnall, Puppet Director, Designer & Maker Michael Crouch, Movement & Fight Director Yarit Dor, Voice & Dialect Coach Ellen Hartley, Casting Director Annelie Powell, Composer & Sound Designer Elizabeth Purnell, Production Manager Jennifer Taillefer, Associate Director Caroline Wilkes and Costume Designer Kay Wilton.

Of Mice and Men runs at The Rep from Sat 18 Mar – Sat 8 Apr 2023.

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