Supernova (play)
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| Original language | English |
| Written by | Harry Macqueen |
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| Premiere | |
| Date | 30 July 2027 |
| Place | Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Scotland |
| Directed by | John Tiffany |
Supernova is an upcoming play adapted by Harry Macqueen, based on his own screenplay for the 2020 film of the same name. Directed by John Tiffany, the world premiere production of Supernova is scheduled to open at Pitlochry Festival Theatre in July 2027.
Background
[edit]The play is based on the 2020 film Supernova.[1] The film starred Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci, and was based on an original screenplay by Harry Macqueen. [2]
Production
[edit]On 29 July 2026, it was announced that Supernova is scheduled to receive it's world premiere at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, on 30 July 2027, following previews from 24 July.[3] Initial casting was also announced with Pitlochry's artistic director Alan Cumming and Ewan McGregor, set to play lead roles.[4]
The play is directed by John Tiffany,[5] with movement direction by Steven Hoggett[6] and design by Jamie Harrison.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "McGregor and Cumming to star in Pitlochry Festival Theatre play". heraldscotland.com. The Herald. 29 July 2026. Retrieved 13 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ewan McGregor to star with Alan Cumming in Scottish stage premiere of 'beautiful' film". scotsman.com. The Scotsman. 29 July 2026. Retrieved 13 September 2026.
- ↑ "Alan Cumming, Ewan McGregor Will Star in World Premiere Stage Adaptation of Supernova Film". playbill.com. Playbill. 29 July 2026. Retrieved 13 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ewan McGregor and Alan Cumming to star in Supernova stage adaptation". thestage.co.uk. The Stage. 29 July 2026. Retrieved 13 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ewan McGregor and Alan Cumming to star in new theatre play". news.stv.tv. STV News. 29 July 2026. Retrieved 13 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ewan McGregor and Alan Cumming to Lead Scottish Stage Adaptation of Harry Macqueen's Gay Romantic Drama 'Supernova'". variety.com. Variety. 29 July 2026. Retrieved 13 September 2026.
- ↑ "Supernova". pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com. Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Retrieved 13 September 2026.