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# Cast announced for 30th anniversary production of Jonathan Harvey’ seminal ‘BEAUTIFUL THING’
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/cast-announced-for-30th-anniversary-production-of-jonathan-harvey-seminal-beautiful-thing/
- Published: 2023-08-03T12:00:28.000Z
- Updated: 2023-08-03T12:00:28.000Z
- Description: Commenting on his new production, Director Anthony Simpson-Pike says: “Beautiful Thing is an iconic queer story that holds a special place in so many people’s hearts. Many people saw their own stories on stage and screen for the first time.”
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Theatre, Jonathan Harvey, Leeds Playhouse

**Theatre Royal Stratford East, Leeds Playhouse** and **HOME Manchester** have announced the cast and creatives for a new production to celebrate the 30th anniversary of **Jonathan Harvey**’s seminal coming-out and coming-of-age story ***Beautiful Thing*** *,* touching, urban love story, full of warmth and humour, directed by **Anthony Simpson-Pike.**

**Raphael Akuwudike** (Ste) and **Joshua Asaré** (Jamie) will lead the cast and are joined by **Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge** (Tony), **Shvorne Marks** (Sandra) and **Scarlett Rayner** (Leah).

Commenting on his new production, Director **Anthony Simpson-Pike** says: “*Beautiful Thing* is an iconic queer story that holds a special place in so many people’s hearts. Many people saw their own stories on stage and screen for the first time.

“In its 30th anniversary year, I feel excited for people who look like me to see their own stories reflected on stage too, to feel that same stirring of recognition in this seminal piece. Black queer people have always been around, this beautiful story of discovering your true self and falling in love belongs to all of us.”

***Beautiful Thing* opens at Stratford East from 8 September – 7 October, before playing Leeds Playhouse 18 – 28 October and HOME Manchester 31 October – 11 November.**

**Tickets now on sale. For more information, [CLICK HERE](http://www.stratfordeast.com/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**