Production images have been released for the West End transfer of the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed play Till the Stars Come Down, now playing at Theatre Royal Haymarket until 27 September 2025.
Written by Beth Steel and directed by Olivier Award-winner Bijan Sheibani, Till the Stars Come Down is a passionate, heartbreaking, and hilarious portrayal of a larger-than-life family navigating the chaos of a wedding day.
Audiences are invited to immerse themselves in the action with onstage seating available throughout the run. Tickets start from just £20.
The cast includes Dorothy Atkinson as Aunty Carol, Lucy Black as Hazel, Adrian Bower as John, Julian Kostov as Marek, Aisling Loftus as Maggie, Sinéad Matthews as Sylvia, Ruby Thompson as Leanne, Philip Whitchurch as Uncle Pete, and Alan Williams as Tony.
Lillie Babb, Elodie Blomfield, and Cadence Williams share the role of Sarah. Understudies include Tony Bell, Rachel Marwood, Lee Rufford, and Holly Sumpton.
Beth Steel, a former writer-in-residence at the National Theatre, has previously been recognised with the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Most Promising Playwright. Her previous works include The House of Shades, Wonderland, and Ditch.
The production is described as “laugh out loud funny” (★★★★★ WhatsOnStage) and “fizzes with sharp comic observation” (★★★★ Financial Times).
Director Bijan Sheibani brings his signature style to the production, having previously directed Barber Shop Chronicles and A Taste of Honey at the National Theatre.
“It’s Sylvia and Marek’s wedding and you’re all invited. Over the course of a hot summer’s day, a family gathers to welcome a newcomer into their midst. But as the vodka flows and dances are shared, passions boil over and the limits of love are tested. What happens when the happiest day of your life opens the door to a new and uncertain future?”
The creative team includes Samal Blak (set and costume), Paule Constable (lighting), Aline David (choreography and movement), Gareth Fry (sound), and Elin Schofield (revival direction), among others.
Till the Stars Come Down premiered at the National Theatre’s Dorfman Theatre in January 2024 and was nominated for Best New Play at the 2024 Olivier Awards.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
