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National Theatre Live: The Authenticator

0.0Jun 30, 20260Drama

Directed by Miranda Cromwell

Written by Winsome Pinnock

Soon after inheriting her family's stately home, eccentric artist Fenella Harford discovers a stash of hidden diaries and enlists a young academic, Marva, to confirm their authenticity. Joined by Marva’s brilliant but overlooked mentor, Abi, the three women come together to seek the truth, soon realising that secrets at the heart of Harford Hall were darker than they could have imagined. A gripping gothic psychological thriller, The Authenticator reunites writer Winsome Pinnock with director Miranda Cromwell, following their acclaimed production, "Rockets and Blue Lights". Stage play performed at the Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre, in London, UK.

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Cast

Rakie Ayola

Rakie Ayola

Abi

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Fen

Cherrelle Skeete

Cherrelle Skeete

Marva

Phoebe Campbell

Phoebe Campbell

Ghost Bride (voice)

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Nuala McGovern

Radio Presenter (voice)

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