The world premiere of the imminent new play “McQueen” is set for 12 May at St. James Theatre, London. It will map a journey into the visionary imagination and dark world of fashion designer Alexander McQueen, set on a single London night. More than a bio-play, it steps onto the landscape of McQueen’s mind, seen in his fashion shows, where a dress can make an urchin become an Amazon, where beauty might help to survive the night.
A girl has watched McQueen’s Mayfair house for eleven consecutive days; the play sees her climb down from her watching tree and break into his house, to steal a dress and become someone special. He catches her, but, instead of calling the police, they embark on a journey through London and into his heart. McQueen will be directed by John Caird, with production design by David Farley, choreography by high-rising choreographer Christopher Marney, video design by Tim Bird, lighting design by David Howe and sound design by John Leonard.
Award-winning actor Stephen Wight takes on the title role of Lee McQueen and Dianna Agron will play Dahlia in James Phillips’s play. It will also star Tracy-Ann Oberman as Isabella Blow, Laura Rees as Arabella, and David Shaw-Parker as John Hitchcock.
Wight was named Outstanding Newcomer at the Evening Standard Awards for his performances in Michael Grandage’s production of Don Juan in Soho and Samuel West’s production of Dealer’s Choice. Other theatre includes Nicholas Hytner’s production of The Habit of Art at the National and Sean Foley’s production of The Ladykillers in the West End.
Critically acclaimed actress Agron’s breakthrough role was playing Quinn Fabray on the hit series Glee. Most recently, Agron was seen opposite Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer in the film The Family, directed by Luc Besson. This year, she will appear in several films, including the romantic comedy Tumbledown opposite Jason Sudeikis and Rebecca Hall, Bare directed by Mark Polish, Zipper opposite Patrick Wilson, and the independent ensemble Conspiracy on Jekyll Island.