Jordan Stephens, best known as one half of the chart-topping duo Rizzle Kicks, is set to make his stage debut in Entertaining Mr Sloane at the Young Vic this autumn.
Directed by the Young Vic’s Artistic Director and CEO Nadia Fall, Joe Orton’s darkly comic classic will run from 15 September to 8 November 2025, with a press night on 24 September.
Stephens will take on the title role of Mr Sloane, joining a cast that includes Tamzin Outhwaite (Abigail’s Party), Daniel Cerqueira (A Gentleman in Moscow), and Christopher Fairbank (Auf Wiedersehen, Pet).
Speaking about his stage debut, Jordan Stephens said:
“I love the Young Vic and feel incredibly grateful to have this opportunity. I’m terrified and excited. I couldn’t have imagined my stage debut arriving in this way, with such an iconic, wicked play and under the certified guidance of Nadia Fall – as well as stage veterans in Tamzin, Daniel and Chris. What an honour.”
Director Nadia Fall added:
“Jordan Stephens is an artistic polymath, from writing and screen to music and his campaigning. I’m incredibly excited to be directing his stage debut. He has the ear of a new generation who will be discovering Orton for the first time through Jordan’s Sloane, the thought of that is simply thrilling. Together with the rest of the brilliant cast, I cannot wait to channel the downright audacity of this play!”
Entertaining Mr Sloane is a provocative and ruthless comedy that shocked audiences when it premiered in 1963 and continues to resonate today.
The play follows Kath (Tamzin Outhwaite), who invites the enigmatic Mr Sloane (Jordan Stephens) to rent a room in her home. Her brother Ed (Daniel Cerqueira) is initially disapproving, but soon finds himself equally captivated. Only their father, Dada (Christopher Fairbank), remains suspicious of the charming stranger.
The creative team includes Set & Costume Designer Peter McKintosh, Lighting Designer Richard Howell, Sound Designer Tingying Dong, and Movement Director James Cousins.
Also on the team are Casting Director Amy Ball CDG, Fight and Intimacy Director Haruka Kuroda, Voice & Dialect Coach Richard Ryder, Wigs, Hair & Make-Up Designer Carole Hancock, Costume Supervisor Yvonne Milnes, Props Supervisor Jamie Owens, and Jerwood Assistant Director Alex Hurst.
Stephens’ recent return to music with Rizzle Kicks has included a new album and appearances at Glastonbury, Boardmasters, and The Great Escape. His screen credits include The Ex-Wife, Starstruck, Catastrophe, Teen Spirit, and Star Wars: Rogue One.
He is also known for his mental health advocacy, with his #IAMWHOLE campaign reaching over 120 million people and being recognised in the Houses of Parliament.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
