FIRST LOOK AT REDLANDS: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Marianne Faithfull are reimagined as actors who transform into rockers for a new play about The Rolling Stones’ infamous drug trial

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Marianne Faithfull reprise their roles in a thrilling new play about The Rolling Stones’ infamous 1967 drug trial.

Chichester Festival Theatre has released the first photos from Redlands, featuring Jasper Talbot, Brenock O’Connor and Emer McDaid as they take on the legendary rockers.

And if the photos are to be believed, it looks like the trio will be doing everything they can to best portray their characters as the story of the English rock band and their trial is brought to the stage.

Jasper, who plays frontman Mick Jagger, teleported himself back to the 1960s for the photoshoot, sporting a bright yellow jacket and polka-dot shirt in one shot, with a cigarette in his mouth.

Not afraid of clashing patterns, the striking jacket was paired with black and white checked trousers.

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Marianne Faithfull have reprised their roles in a sensational new play about The Rolling Stones’ infamous 1967 drug trial

The drug raid on a party at guitarist Keith Richards’ home nearly destroyed the band. Mick and Keith were arrested and jailed for cannabis possession, but were later acquitted

Jagger’s 20-year-old girlfriend Marianne was transformed into the country’s most notorious scarlet woman after the raid, supporting Mick every day in court (pictured in June 1967)

In another photo he posed in a brown fur coat, with his brown locks in a hairstyle very reminiscent of that era.

He makes his theatre debut in this role and recently graduated from RADA.

Brenock, who has appeared on TV in Alex Rider, Living the Dream and Game of Thrones, also rocked a number of colourful ensembles as he transformed into guitarist Keith Richards, complete with a thin white scarf.

The actor sported a head of curly hair and fully embraced his role in a pair of black Doc Marten boots as the trio posed for photos.

Meanwhile, Emer McDaid, who starred in Witness For The Prosecution (London County Hall) and Game Of Thrones, among others, looks eerily similar to Marianne in a long red, black and white checked coat in photos with the band members.

In another photo, the gorgeous actress poses in a silk dress, complete with a caftan with embroidered flowers.

The description of the play, which is a fictional account of true events, reads:

‘In the quiet market town of Chichester, the most famous members of the world’s most notorious rock group are on trial.

‘1967. At Keith Richards’ Redlands country house in the heart of West Sussex, the Rolling Stones enjoy a bohemian night out with the likes of Marianne Faithfull and George Harrison, until the police charge Keith and Mick Jagger with drugs offences.

‘Only one man can defend the two icons of the 1960s revolution: Michael Havers, leading QC and future Attorney General.

‘But the commotion also puts his own relationship with his son, the ambitious teenage actor Nigel Havers, in the spotlight, who has fallen under Marianne’s influence…

‘This exuberant, psychedelic and hugely entertaining account of perhaps the most bizarre English court case ever, evokes a turning point in cultural history and the conflict between generations.’

The drugs raid on a party at guitarist Keith Richards’ house in Sussex nearly led to the band’s demise.

Jasper Talbot, Emer McDaid and Brenock O’Connor (L-R) are the young actors who will take on the roles of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Marianne Faithfull

Jasper (left), who plays frontman Mick, teleported back to the 1960s for the photoshoot, with a cigarette in his mouth as he joined Brenock who plays Keith

Jasper Talbot and Emer McDaid (left) embody Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull in the new images (right)

The drug raid on a party at guitarist Keith Richards’ house in Sussex nearly destroyed the band (Jasper Talbot and Brenock, left, Mick Jagger and Keith, right)

Mick, 81, and Keith, 80, pictured with Ronnie Wood, 77, (left) on stage during their Hackney Diamond tour in LA in July

“That drug raid really damaged me,” Marianne said earlier. “It damaged our relationship and (four years later) I was living on the streets as a drug addict” (2016 photo)

Mick and Keith were arrested and jailed for possession of cannabis and amphetamines, but were acquitted on appeal.

Jagger’s 20-year-old friend Marianne was transformed into one of the country’s most notorious scarlet women after the raid.

There were stories about drugs and, as is well known, about Marianne being found naked except for the fur blanket she was wrapped in. And then we haven’t even mentioned the spicy rumors about Marianne and a Mars.

Marianne was present when Sussex officers visited Richard’s home, Redlands, but was not arrested herself, although she appeared in court every day to support Mick.

She was in a relationship with Mick for four years, until 1970. She blames the failure of their relationship and her subsequent spectacular downfall on the drug trial.

“That drug bust really damaged me,” she previously told Q magazine. “It damaged our relationship and (four years later) I was living on the streets as a drug addict. Do I blame anyone or anything for that? I blame the Redlands thing, yes.”

Charlotte Jones, who wrote the play, has worked on The Meeting (CFT 2018) and the multi-award-winning Humble Boy (National Theatre, West End and Broadway).

Jasper Talbot (LEFT) makes his theatre debut as Mick Jagger (RIGHT), having recently graduated from RADA

Emer McDaid, who starred in Witness For The Prosecution (London County Hall) and Game Of Thrones, among others, bears an eerie resemblance to Marianne Faithful

Another first look (LEFT) shows how the stunning actress truly embodies the singer (RIGHT) as she coyly poses for photos in a silk dress, complete with a floral embroidered kaftan

The play is described as a fictional account of the true events. Marianne had a relationship with Mick for four years until 1970 and blames the failure of their relationship on the drug research

The play is scheduled to run from September 20 to October 18, 2024, with a press night on September 30 (Brenock O’Connor (left) as Keith Richards (right)

Redlands is directed by Justin Audibert, the new artistic director of the Chichester Festival Theatre.

Other cast members include Anthony Calf (One Day) as Michael Havers QC, Ben Caplan (Call The Midwife) as Allen Klein/George Harrison, Clive Francis (Enron) as Cecil Havers, Louis Landau (Butterfly) as Nigel Havers and Olivia Poulet (The Fat One Of The) as Carol Havers.

They will perform alongside Melody Chikakane Brown (as Constable Slade/Daphne), Lara Rose McCabe (ensemble), Sam Pay (as Inspector Dineley/Judge Block), Akshay Sharan (as PC Willis/Vivek Chakrabarti), Ella Tekere (ensemble), Riley Woodford (ensemble) and Adam Young (Sniderman/Derek Carter).

The play will be on view from September 20 to October 18, 2024, with a press evening on September 30.