Paapa Essiedu
Theatre Credits, Bio and Tickets
Paapa Essiedu is starring in All My Sons with Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
Paapa Essiedu established himself as one of Britain's most compelling stage actors, winning the 2016 Ian Charleson Award for his performance as Hamlet at the RSC. His notable roles included Tristan in The Effect, which transferred from the National Theatre to New York's The Shed, Bernard in A Number at The Old Vic, and Chilford in The Convert at The Young Vic. He received a Drama League Award nomination for Distinguished Performance for The Effect.
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Latest Paapa Essiedu news
Current and upcoming productions featuring Paapa Essiedu
14 November 2025 -
Now playing
Latest News
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Full cast revealed for 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry'
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'Coyote Ugly' musical to come to the West End in 2027
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Joy Wielkens to star in 'Hadestown' in the West End
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Sam Pinkleton to direct Josh Sharp's 'ta-da!'
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Katie Hall and Matt Willis to star in 'Cabaret' in the West End
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Full cast and creative team announced for 'Guess How Much I Love You?'
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Full cast revealed for 'Arcadia' at The Old Vic
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'Paddington The Musical' tickets now available through February 2027
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Full cast set for National Theatre's 'Man and Boy'
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Helen George and Felicity Kendal to star in 'High Society' at the Barbican
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