John Lithgow on Roald Dahl

The Royal Court Theatre's new play, Giant, directed by Nicholas Hytner, examines the controversial legacy of Roald Dahl through the lens of his documented anti-Semitism. Set in 1983, the narrative unfolds during a tense meeting between Dahl, played by John Lithgow, and his Jewish publisher, Tom Maschler, as they confront the fallout from Dahl's inflammatory review of a book on the Israeli siege of Beirut. Critics have lauded the play for its fearless portrayal of Dahl's conflicting charm and bigotry, with Romola Garai's performance as the sales director Jessie Stone adding depth to the emotional tension. Reviews describe Giant as