One of the most highly acclaimed new play of the last decade, "The Father", is to comes to Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

It will run from Tuesday May 3 to Saturday May 7, with Olivier Award Best Actor winner, Kenneth Cranham recreating his West End role direct from a celebrated second London run.

Written by one of France’s most celebrated living playwrights, Florian Zeller, hailed by critics as “one of the hottest literary talents in France” and winner of the 2014 Moliere Award for Best Play, France’s highest theatrical honour, "The Father" has dazzled audiences and critics alike since it first opened and received an unprecedented ten five-star reviews from major national newspaper critics.

A spokesman said: "This crisp and witty translation by Christopher Hampton of the intriguing and compelling drama stars Kenneth Cranham, who reprises his unforgettable performance as Andre, and is joined by Amanda Drew, as his daughter Anne.

"Now 80 years old, Andre was once a tap dancer. He lives with his daughter Anne and her husband Antoine. Or was he an engineer whose daughter Anne lives in London with her new lover, Pierre?"

The spokesman added: "The thing is, he is still wearing his pyjamas, and he can’t find his watch. He is starting to wonder if he’s losing control."

Tickets and further details on, 0121 236 4455.