Comedian Romesh Ranganathan is set to make his West End stage debut this December, co-starring with acclaimed actress Sheridan Smith in a new production of Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind. Despite his extensive presence on British TV, radio, and live events, Ranganathan admits to being cautious about overexposure and says he deliberately turns down work when it doesn’t feel right. The play, a psychological comedy about a woman whose reality blurs with fantasy after a head injury, will run at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London before touring Sunderland and Glasgow. Ranganathan will play the woman’s doctor, a key role linking the two worlds in the narrative. He describes acting alongside Sheridan Smith as both exciting and intimidating due to her talent and experience. This role marks his first professional stage performance since primary school nativity plays, and he expresses nervousness despite his established career. The production will be directed by Michael Longhurst and aims to stay true to the original play while bringing some fresh elements. Both Ranganathan and Smith express enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the dark humor and farcical elements of the play.
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