The Last Confession
An exhilarating ride. A conspiracy thriller at the highest levels of the Catholic church. The chance to see Suchet and O'Callaghan on stage together—two pros lending their keen acting intelligence to the story.
In 1978, a little-known country priest is inaugurated as Pope John Paul I in an uneasy compromise. With the promise of liberal reforms, the "Smiling Pope" warns three hostile cardinals that they will be removed. Thirty-three days after his election, he is found dead and no autopsy is performed.
But that’s only the beginning of the story…
David Suchet (Agatha Christie’s Poirot, PBS) stars in a gripping mystery, inspired by the true-life event, pitting power against faith in a battle for the ultimate truth.
Five minutes in, I found myself leaning forward in my seat, being drawn into one of the best pieces of theatre I have experienced since Red.
Performance Length
Approx. two hours and 25 minutes, including one intermission
Be Aware
This show contains haze effects and the burning of incense.
Recommended for audiences ages 13+
Children 6 and under who may cry or fidget are never admitted.
Credits
- Written by
- Roger Crane
- Directed by
- Jonathan Church
- Designed by
- William Dudley
- Lighting Designed by
- Peter Mumford
- Costume Design
- Fotini Dimou
- Composer
- Dominic Muldowney
- Sound Design
- Josh Liebert
- Chris Cronin
- Starring
- David Suchet
- With
- David Bannerman
- Nigel Bennett
- Ezra Bix
- Pier Cathwe
- Kevin Colson
- Philip Craig
- Donald Douglas
- Sheila Ferris
- David Ferry
- Mark Hammersley
- Peter Harding
- Marvin Ishmael
- Roy Lewis
- Bernard Lloyd
- Stuart Milligan
- Richard O'Callaghan
- John O'May
- Sam Parks
- George Spartels