All My Sons Play in London

Event Overview

This November, a new production by visionary director Ivo Van Hove returns to the West End. Known for his work on A View from the Bridge and A Little Life, Van Hove reunites with:

• Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad, Network)
• Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths, The Amen Corner)
• Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You, Death of England: Delroy)

Plot Summary

• Joe (played by Bryan Cranston) is a respected, self-made businessman.
• He prides himself on providing for his wife and two sons.

Conflict

• Wartime profits bring prosperity to Joe's family, but at a cost:
  • His partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals.
  • His eldest son goes missing in action.

Themes

• Peacetime offers little relief as Joe's true involvement in the illicit activities is revealed.
• Joe must face the consequences of his actions.

Playwright's Vision

Arthur Miller critiques the deceptive allure of the American Dream in this thought-provoking play.