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Ruth Leon recommends… The Red – Original theatre

Ruth Leon recommends… The Red – Original theatre

The Red – Original theatre

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Marcus Brigstocke is best known for his stand-up comedy and as a regular performer and writer on BBC Radio 4  so it’s somewhat surprising to find that he has written this bittersweet drama of family and addiction. The Red grew out of his own family experience and is a touching story of father and son, a screen adaptation of a radio play.

Benedict’s dad loved wine. He loved collecting it, drinking it and found sharing it with friends and family was an act of love.  Benedict was a teenage alcoholic. He’s been sober now for 25 years. On the day of his father’s funeral, Benedict receives an unsettling final bequest: a bottle of exceptionally fine red wine. Will he drink one final toast to his father?

The Red is written and directed by Marcus Brigstocke, and stars real-life father and son actors  Bruce Alexander and Sam Alexander.

The film,  directed by Charlotte Peters, has been critically praised.

Brigstocke says of this film,: “The Red is a deeply personal piece of work for me. It is in large part my story. I am so proud that it has been such a success and hugely excited that it will be seen by even more people now!  Sam and Bruce are just excellent in these roles and the fact that they are father and son brings a very special dimension to it all.”

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