Casting revealed for 'Till the Stars Come Down' in the West End
Beth Steel's play follows a working-class, larger-than-life family during the course of a hot summer’s day, as they come together for Sylvia and Marek’s wedding day.
Casting has been revealed for the West End transfer of Till the Stars Come Down, which runs at Theatre Royal Haymarket from 1 July to 27 September.
Joining the cast are Dorothy Atkinson (Ludwig, Saltburn) as Aunty Carol, Adrian Bower (Gangs of London, Teachers) as John, Julian Kostov (The White Lotus, Shadow and Bone) as Marek, Aisling Loftus (Girls and Boys, Sherwood) as Maggie, and Ruby Thompson (Three Sisters, Aftersun) as Leanne.
Reprising their roles are Lucy Black (Top Girls, The Durrells) as Hazel, Sinéad Matthews (The Antipodes, Hullraisers) as Sylvia, Philip Whitchurch (Boys from the Blackstuff, Peterloo) as Uncle Pete, and Alan Williams (Faith, Hope and Charity, Chernobyl) as Tony.
Beth Steel's play, which is directed by Bijan Sheibani, follows a working-class, larger-than-life family during the course of a hot summer’s day, as they come together for Sylvia and Marek’s wedding day.
In a five-star review for LondonTheatre.co.uk from the National Theatre run, our critic said: "Beth Steel makes an early bid for play of the year with the properly funny, fiercely loving and piercingly perceptive Till the Stars Come Down. It’s a state-of-the-nation drama told through the prism of one family, and a generational tale boiled down to one day; brilliantly specific in its references, yet universal in its hilarious, heart-stopping storytelling."
Further casting is to be announced.
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Photo credit: Julian Kostov, Lucy Black, and Aisling Loftus. (Photos courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Till The Stars Come Down about?
Following its smash hit sold-out production at the National Theatre, Till the Stars Come Down comes to the West End at Theatre Royal Haymarket. This generational story of love, racism, and poverty is condensed into a single day when tensions come to a head at a wedding.
How long is Till The Stars Come Down?
The running time of Till The Stars Come Down is 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
How do you book tickets for Till The Stars Come Down?
Book tickets for Till The Stars Come Down on London Theatre.
What's the age requirement for Till The Stars Come Down?
The recommended age for Till The Stars Come Down is Ages 14+..
Where is Till The Stars Come Down playing?
Till The Stars Come Down is playing at Theatre Royal Haymarket. The theatre is located at 18 Suffolk St, London, SW1Y 4HT.
Who wrote Till the Stars Come Down?
Beth Steel is the playwright.
Who directed Till the Stars Come Down?
Bijan Sheibani stages the show.
Is Till the Stars Come Down appropriate for kids?
This show is ideal for children ages 14 and above as it includes strong language, themes of racism and xenophobia, suicide references, sexual scenes, and mild violence.
Is Till the Stars Come Down good?
Till the Stars Come Down is a smash hit show that earned two Olivier Award nominations. The show expertly balances touching scenes with hilarious moments. Centred on a semi-dysfunctional family at a wedding, it is a generational tale told over a day.
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