Ruth Negga withdraws from Dublin Theatre Festival production

Irish actor Ruth Negga has withdrawn from "Radio Bette," a new production slated to open at Dublin's Gaiety Theatre next month as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival. The New York-based company, The Goat Exchange, announced Negga's departure, stating, "The Goat Exchange regrets to announce that Ruth Negga will be stepping back from Radio Bette. We are deeply grateful to Ruth for the time, generosity, and extraordinary work she has brought to the project."

The production, inspired by a 1951 rehearsal recording of a radio broadcast featuring Hollywood legend Bette Davis, is described as an homage to classic Hollywood and contemporary experimental theatre. "Radio Bette" unfolds live, with performers listening to the original audio recording and recreating it in real time, channeling the voices and personas of screen icons such as Davis, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Baxter, and Thelma Ritter.

Despite Negga's withdrawal, the Dublin Theatre Festival has confirmed that "Radio Bette" will proceed as scheduled. A replacement cast member is expected to be announced within the next seven to ten days. Ticket holders were notified of Negga's withdrawal on Friday. The show is still set to run at the Gaiety Theatre from September 23rd to 27th.

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The Goat Exchange regrets to announce that Ruth Negga will be stepping back from Radio Bette. We are deeply grateful to Ruth for the time, generosity, and extraordinary work she has brought to the project.