The National Theatre of Great Britain’s Landmark production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller
An Inspector Calls
February 19
March 10, 2019
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
A WorldStage Production from the UK
directed by Stephen Daldry
February 19
March 10, 2019
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
A WorldStage Production from the UK
directed by Stephen Daldry
★★★★ Revelatory...a reminder of all that live theater can achieve
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Stellar...beautiful, artfully crafted work not to be missed
CHICAGO STAGE STANDARD
The National Theatre of Great Britain’s award-winning thriller comes to Chicago for a limited engagement. An Inspector Calls has become the theatrical event of a generation, amassing Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, and Critics Circle awards. Esteemed director Stephen Daldry’s genre-spanning career includes the hit Netflix series The Crown, Oscar-nominated pictures, and Tony Award-winning productions, like Billy Elliot the Musical. His vision of this suspenseful masterpiece finds a peaceful dinner party at the prosperous Birling home shattered when an inspector arrives to investigate a young woman’s death. Revelations shake the foundations of the family’s lives, prompting an examination of their consciences—and ours.
The Daily Telegraph declares "★★★★★ Superbly tense. Breathtaking, daring and faultless execution."
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Creative Team
Stephen Daldry Director
Julian Webber Associate Director
Ian MacNeil Costume & Scenic Designer
Rick Fisher Lighting Designer
Stephen Warbeck Composer
Cast
Liam Brennan Inspector Goole
Christine Kavanagh Sybil Birling
Jeff Harmer Arthur Birling
Andrew Macklin Gerald Croft
Lianne Harvey Sheila Birling
Hamish Riddle Eric Birling
Diana Payne-Myers Edna
Chris Barritt Ensemble
Beth Tuckey Ensemble
Chloe Orrock Ensemble
Adam Collier Ensemble
Trent A. Davis Older Boy
Sophie Kaegi Girl
Judah Abner Paul Younger Boy