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A Moon for the Misbegotten

By Eugene O'Neill, Directed by Rebecca Frecknall

Event details

Tue 17 Jun - Sat 16 Aug 2025

There is no present or future – only the past, happening over and over again – now.

On a barren farm in Connecticut, Josie Hogan dreams of more. Abandoned by her brothers and trapped with her volatile father, the desire for change feels urgent.  

Haunted by the death of his mother, James Tyrone Jr drinks to cover the pain. Trapped in a spiral of guilt and shame he longs for connection.

When the two are brought together, a single night reveals a devastating truth and both will be altered forever.

Almeida Associate Director and multi–Olivier Award winner Rebecca Frecknall (A Streetcar Named Desire; Cabaret) directs Academy Award-nominated Michael Shannon (George & Tammy; Boardwalk Empire) and Golden Globe-winner Ruth Wilson (The Affair; Luther) in this “scorching play about the eternal American theme of reality and illusion” (The Guardian) from Eugene O’Neill, one of the great 20th century playwrights.

Presented in association with Smith & Brant Theatricals.

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Patrons, Gold & Friends Plus Tue 25 Feb 12pm
Almeida Friends Fri 28 Feb 12pm
General Public Tue 4 Mar 12pm
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Evenings 7pm
Matinees 1.30pm

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Cast & Creatives

Further casting to be announced.

  • Cast

    Headshot of Michael Shannon.
    Michael Shannon
    Headshot of Ruth Wilson.
    Ruth Wilson
  • Creatives

    Eugene O'Neill

    Writer

    Tom Scutt

    Set Designer

    Jack Knowles

    Lighting Designer

    NYX

    Composer

Talks & Events

Talkback
After Mon 21 Jul performance
A post-show talk with members of the company. Free to same-day ticket holders.

Almeida For Free
Thu 10 Jul 7.30pm
A free performance for those aged 25 and under. Sign up to our emails for Tickets & Events for 16-25s to be notified when tickets are available.

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