National Theatre at Home: The Authenticator (2026)
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 ("Leave Taking") with director Miranda Cromwell ("Death of a Salesman") following their acclaimed production, "Rockets and Blue Lights".
Director: Miranda Cromwell
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-authenticator
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Rakie Ayola as Abi |
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Sylvestra Le Touzel as Fen |
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Cherrelle Skeete as Marva |
| Writing | Winsome Pinnock | Writer |
| Directing | Miranda Cromwell | Director |
| Art | Jon Bausor | Set Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kinnetia Isidore | Costume Designer |
| Lighting | Aideen Malone | Lighting Design |
| Sound | Tingying Dong | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Benjamin Kwasi Burrell | Music |
| Directing | Shelley Maxwell | Stage Director |
| Production | Alastair Coomer | Casting Director |
| Sound | Hazel Holder | Vocal Coach |
| Production | Dubheasa Lanipekun | Director of Operations |