Wiltshire Creative has announced the cast for its co-production of Stones in His Pockets, alongside The Barn Theatre and Octagon Theatre, Bolton.

The Barn Theatre's 25th anniversary production of the play will open in Cirencester, running from August 23 to September 14.

It will then play at Salisbury Playhouse from October 1 to 19, and Octagon Theatre, Bolton, from October 22 to November 2.

Set in rural Ireland, the play revolves around a small village that is turned upside down when a Hollywood studio arrives to film a historical blockbuster.

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Gerard McCabe and Shaun Blaney in Stones In His Pockets (Image: Alex Tabrizi) Northern Ireland actors Shaun Blaney and Gerard McCabe will star as Charlie Conlon and Jake Quinn.

The production is directed by Matthew McElhinney, son of the playwright Marie Jones and the play’s original director Ian McElhinney.

Gareth Machin, artistic director of Wiltshire Creative, said: "We are delighted to be working with both The Barn Theatre Cirencester and Octagon Theatre Bolton on this production of Stones in His Pockets.

"This is our first collaboration with The Barn Theatre and, alongside the Octagon Theatre Bolton, we are excited to join forces in bringing this powerful dramatic comedy to our stages across the country."

Iwan Lewis, artistic director of The Barn, said: "The Barn Theatre’s 25th anniversary production of Stones in His Pockets is truly a gift that keeps on giving.

"Premiering as one of our first shows post-pandemic, it later electrified the Lyric Theatre in Belfast with a sold-out run that marked a triumphant 'return home' in 2022.

"From filming digital cameos with stars like Liam Neeson and Ciarán Hinds, to the spontaneous mid-show standing ovations, I am thrilled to bring back this extraordinary piece by Marie Jones.

"With the support of the Octagon Theatre Bolton and The Salisbury Playhouse, this marks an exciting future for the Barn as our productions continue to resonate across the UK."

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Lotte Wakeham, artistic director of the Octagon Theatre Bolton, said: "We are excited to be bringing this hilarious comedy to audiences across the country in this exciting co-production and are thrilled to be working with the teams at Barn Theatre and Wiltshire Creative on what promises to be a must-see show."

Marie Jones said: "I never thought the original magic of Stones in His Pockets could be recreated.

"What's truly remarkable about this 25th anniversary production is that it captures all the original charm while feeling as if I wrote the play just yesterday."