The Shark is Broken is a play by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. It is about the shooting of the 1975 film Jaws and the behind the scenes drama between the film's three lead actors Robert Shaw (father of the playwright Ian Shaw), Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider.
| The Shark is Broken | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Ian Shaw Joseph Nixon |
| Characters | Robert Shaw Richard Dreyfuss Roy Scheider |
| Date premiered | 2 August 2019 |
| Place premiered | Assembly George Square Studios, Edinburgh |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | The filming of Jaws |
| Setting | 1974, Martha’s Vineyard |
Production
The play premiered as part of the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe at the Assembly George Square Studios, Edinburgh from 2 to 25 August 2019. It was directed by Guy Masterson and the cast featured Ian Shaw as Robert Shaw (his father), Liam Murray Scott as Richard Dreyfuss and Duncan Henderson as Roy Scheider.[1]
Following the rave reviews from the Edinburgh Fringe, the play opened in London's West End at the Ambassadors Theatre from 9 October 2021, produced by Sonia Friedman Productions. It was originally due to run until 15 January 2022, however due to popular demand it was extended until 13 February 2022. Shaw and Murray Scott reprised their roles with Demetri Goritsas replacing Henderson as Roy Scheider.[2][3]
External links
References
- ^ "The Shark is Broken at Edinburgh Festival with 5 star reviews! | United Agents". www.unitedagents.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
- ^ "The Shark Is Broken announces full casting". Official London Theatre. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
- ^ "Jaws play The Shark is Broken extends theatre run". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2021-11-28.