Royal Court Theatre to Stage Play on Roald Dahl's Antisemitism

The play, titled 'Giant,' explores the controversial views of the celebrated author, featuring John Lithgow as Dahl.

'Giant' delves into Roald Dahl's antisemitic remarks and their impact, set around the time before 'The Witches' was published.
The Royal Court Theatre previously faced criticism for antisemitism, now aims to address such issues with this production.
John Lithgow stars as Dahl, with the play directed by Nicholas Hytner and written by Mark Rosenblatt.
Dahl's family apologized in 2020 for his antisemitic comments, acknowledging the 'lasting and understandable hurt' caused.
The play is part of the Royal Court's new season, reflecting a commitment to challenging and provocative theatre.