The National Theatre has announced full casting for Some Woman, a new play by Helen Edmundson that will receive its world premiere in the Dorfman theatre this autumn.
Directed by Blanche McIntyre, the production stars Anne-Marie Duff as Julie Robson and runs from 7 October to 21 November 2026, with a press night on 15 October.
Joining Duff in the cast are Grace Doherty as Ginny, Ioanna Kimbook as Celia and DC Healy, Tobi King-Bakare as Nathan, Tom McCall as DS Woods, Daniel Millar as Mr Dunster, Hannah Onslow as Kate, Geoffrey Streatfeild as Richard and Stephen Wight as Mr Blake.
Some Woman follows Julie Robson, a woman who feels invisible in both her personal and professional life until a chance encounter on a station platform changes everything.
The production synopsis asks: “What happens when an ordinary woman pits herself against the forces that shape the world? What happens when she refuses to be quiet?”
Edmundson is known for her acclaimed stage adaptation of Small Island, while McIntyre previously directed Tartuffe.
The creative team includes set and costume designer Robert Jones, lighting designer Natasha Chivers, movement director Lucie Pankhurst, sound designers Ben and Max Ringham, composer Therese Strasser, casting director Martin Poile CDG, voice coach Jeannette Nelson, associate set designer Joseph Bisat Marshall and staff director Bellaray Bertrand-Webb.
The new production has also received an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
