Anne-Marie Duff will star in the National Theatre’s new play Some Woman, written by Helen Edmundson, with a full cast revealed ahead of its Dorfman stage run opening this October. The play explores a woman’s response to a fraught encounter on a station platform.

The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Some Woman, which will have its world premiere in the Dorfman theatre from 7 October to 21 November. Anne-Marie Duff takes the lead role of Julie Robson, a woman who confronts a tense situation after an incident at a station platform.

Joining Duff are Grace Doherty as Ginny, Ioanna Kimbook as Celia, and Tobi King-Bakare playing Nathan. The cast also includes Tom McCall as DS Woods, Daniel Millar as Mr Dunster, Hannah Onslow as Kate, Geoffrey Streatfeild as Richard, and Stephen Wight as Mr Blake.

Helen Edmundson, known for her character-driven writing, has crafted this new play that centres on one woman’s courageous stand. Blanche McIntyre directs the production, bringing her theatrical expertise to the Dorfman stage.

The creative team behind Some Woman features Robert Jones as set and costume designer, with Natasha Chivers handling lighting design. Movement director Lucie Pankhurst and sound designers Ben and Max Ringham contribute to the production’s dynamic atmosphere.

Composer Therese Strasser provides the music, while Martin Poile leads casting. The voice coaching is overseen by Jeannette Nelson, with Joseph Bisat Marshall as associate set designer, and Bellaray Bertrand-Webb serving as staff director.

Some Woman adds to the National Theatre’s roster of contemporary dramas focused on complex female protagonists and timely social encounters. The production’s run, from early October to late November, is eagerly anticipated as part of this autumn’s theatre season.