The clock is ticking until High Noon has its world premiere at the Harold Pinter Theatre, and stars Billy Crudup and Denise Gough are now in rehearsals for this adaptation of the classic 1951 film.
Crudup is Will Kane and Gough is Amy Fowler, with the cast also including Billy Howle, Rosa Salazar, Simon Chandler, James Doherty, Misha Handley, Joshua Hill, Jonah Russell, Rebecca Lee and Tim Steed.
Set in the American West of the 1800s, High Noon rides on themes as relevant now as they were then. Courage vs Cowardice. Justice vs. Peace. Duty vs. Desire. And at its heart, is the bond between Will Kane and Amy Fowler – a love tested by impossible choices as the clock ticks down to the return of deadly outlaw Frank Miller on the high noon train. The clock is ticking. As time runs out, one truth remains: if you don’t stand up for what’s worth saving, you risk losing it all.
High Noon is directed by Thea Sharrock and written by Eric Roth, making his debut work for the stage, with set and costume design by Tim Hatley, lighting design by Neil Austin, music by Chris Egan and sound design by Nick Lidster. The choreographer and movement director is LIzzi Gee, the fight director is Kate Waters, the casting director is Jina Jay and the general managers are Short Street Productions. The executive producer is Mark Rubinstein.
It is produced by Paula Wagner and Tom Werner, also Thomas Tull.
With a screenplay by Carl Foreman, the film was originally produced by Stanley Kramer and directed by Fred Zinnemann.
The production will play for a strictly limited season at the Harold Pinter Theatre from December 17, 2025 to March 6, 2026. Tickets here.
Top image: High Noon rehearsals. Denise Gough and Billy Crudup. Photo Johan Persson (image supplied)