Rickson also directed Butterworth's previous shows The Winterling, The Night Heron, Mojo and Parlour Song.

BBC: Jez Butterworth returns to Royal Court with new play

"Ian Rickson's atmospheric, slow-burning and ultimately enthralling production proves far more compelling that I expected, " his three-star review continued.

BBC: Keira Knightley 'wins spurs' with West End stage return

The River brings together the same creative team that worked on Jerusalem, including director Ian Rickson and the designer Ultz.

BBC: Dominic West takes lead in new Jez Butterworth play

The play reunites Butterworth with Jerusalem director Ian Rickson and designer Ultz.

BBC: Jez Butterworth returns to Royal Court with new play

Also directed by Rickson, Jerusalem opened at the Royal Court in 2009 and went on to have two record-breaking runs in the West End, as well as transferring to Broadway.

BBC: Miranda Raison and Dominic West in The River