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Rosie O'Donnell and Julie Hesmondhalgh lead cast of The Pelicot Trial play
Overview
A star-studded cast including Rosie O'Donnell, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Adjoa Andoh and Tamzin Outhwaite is set to appear in a one-off documentary theatre performance of The Pelicot Trial at London's County Hall. Created from trial documents and psychiatric reports, the four-hour play pays tribute to Gisele Pelicot, whose husband was jailed for drugging and raping her and allowing others to do the same.
Key points
- Rosie O'Donnell, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Adjoa Andoh and Tamzin Outhwaite are among thirty actors and public figures cast in The Pelicot Trial.
- The documentary theatre play is based on official trial documents and psychiatric reports from the Gisele Pelicot case.
- The one-off performance will take place at London's County Hall on 30 November and will also be streamed online.
- The production was developed in collaboration with journalists and feminist organisations in France.
- Gisele Pelicot became an international symbol of strength against sexual assault after waiving her right to anonymity during her husband's trial.