The Last Confession

Election and Death

“An exhilarating ride. A conspiracy thriller at the highest levels of the Catholic church.” -- Bondo Wyszpolski, Orange County Register

“The chance to see Suchet and O'Callaghan on stage together—two pros lending their keen acting intelligence to the story.” -- Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times

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.” -- Keri Tombazian, 94.7 The Wave

O! Ovation Recommendation

Creative Team

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

cast

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

OFF SALE

June 7 – July 6, 2014

Ahmanson Theatre

Paul Elliott and Duncan C. Weldon, Liza McLean, TRH Productions & Karl Sydow

The Chichester Festival Theatre Production

In association with AEG Ogden, Perth Theatre Trust & Queensland Performing Arts Centre & William J. Kenney and 1407 Productions LLC

Season Sponsor: Bank of America

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