Macready! Dicken's Theatrical Friend

This highly-acclaimed solo play - written and performed by Mark Stratford - tells the compelling story of the great Victorian actor-manager, Macready - the man to whom Charles Dickens dedicated his novel ‘Nicholas Nickleby.’

A must for drama fans, this remarkable true tale captures the sheer joy, graft and tribulations of a life lived in theatre.

It's a glorious tribute to a theatrical pioneer!

With passion, humour, emotion, and an array of characters, Stratford takes us on a journey through the fascinating world of Victorian theatre and the extraordinary, yet conflicted life of Macready, from his first tentative steps on stage in a tatty country theatre to his final ever performance at the mighty Drury Lane!

Nominated as an OffFEST finalist in the OFFIES AWARDS 2025