First Look at Bristol Old Vic’s Lanny

22/10/2026 editorial

Bristol Old Vic’s major new show Lanny, has finally opened, with the theatre releasing a series of production shots by Helen Murray.

It’s been a highly anticipated show since Bristol Old Vic announced the production as part of their 260 year celebrations. Early audiences have praised the show for its storytelling and creativity, with tickets for the run selling fast.

Bea Roberts has adapted Max Porter’s novel for the stage, placing it in a village not far from Bristol.

Lanny follows a family newly arrived from the city whose young son awakens the attention of Dead Papa Toothwort, a mythic figure listening from the woods. Reality and imagination collide in a dark and dazzling story of folklore, fable and the fierce human need to belong.

Lanny is on at Bristol Old Vic until 07 November 2026

For more information or to book, visit: https://bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/lanny

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Cast and Creatives
Lanny is based on the original book by Max Porter
Adaptation and Lyrics by Bea Roberts
Directed by Nancy Medina
Set and Costume Design by Rebecca Jane Wood
Composition and Musical Direction by Dom Coyote
Movement Direction by Dan Canham
Lighting Design by Zeynep Kepekli
Sound Design by Elena Pena (Content and System) and Dave Price (Content)
Video Design by Christopher Harrisson
Puppetry Consultant Izzy Bristow
Dramaturg Ben Atterbury
Intimacy Direction by Lex Kaby
Voice and Dialect Coach Rebecca Daltry
Assistant Director Maddie Wakeling
Assistant Movement Director Divija Melally
Casting by Arthur Carrington CDG
Child Casting by Ruby Gilmour
Costume Supervisors – Jennie Falconer, Louise Nipper and Sarah Banbury for Bristol Costume Services
Dramatherapist – Alice Nicholas
Head Chaperone – Julian Arney

Cast
Raj Bajaj, Liam Bergin, Richard Cant, Rupert Holliday Evans, Hanora Kamen, Amanda Lawrence, Rose Wardlaw, Atlas Johnson-Dutfield, Lucian Thomas