Kingston's Rose Theatre will return this autumn with a new show from the producer of Fleabag.

Leopards, a thriller exploring issues of sex, power and consent, will premiere at the Rose from 2 to 25 September.

The play kicks of the Rose's 21-22 season, its first since the pandemic and the debut for Artistic Director Christopher Haydon.

It is co-produced by Francesca Moody Productions (FMP), a team led by Francesca Moody - the original producer of the smash-hit Phoebe Waller-Bridge show.

Launched in 2018, the company has an Olivier Award to its name and says it "commissions, develops and presents brave, entertaining and compelling new theatre."

About the new play

Leopards is written by rising talent Alys Metcalf, a member of the BBC Comedy Room, and stars Saffron Coomber and Martin Marquez.

Saffron Coomber is known for playing Grace in the Steve McQueen film Small Axe:Lover's Rock and in 2019 she was awarded the Best West-End Debut for her work in Emilia.

Martin Marquez has performed at the Donmar Warehouse, The National and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and is also known for his work on ITV sitcom The Job Lot

A teaser for the production states: "Sex, power and consent – can we ever atone for the sins of our past?

"When Niala arranges to meet celebrated charity leader Ben in the bar of a London hotel for career advice, their evening unfolds into something far less professional.

"As the weather closes in and secrets start to surface, the consequences of their choices leave them nowhere to hide."

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