Young Everyman Playhouse (YEP) has revealed full details for its upcoming production of Jekyll & Hyde, a radical reimagining by playwright Evan Placey, running at the Liverpool Everyman from 2 to 4 July 2026, with a press night on 3 July.
Described as an electrifying new version, the production drags Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic tale into the digital age, challenging Victorian restraint with a visceral and contemporary edge.
Audiences are warned to expect violence, strong language and plenty of fake blood as YEP’s emerging talent bring this dark interpretation to life on stage.
Directed by Jen Tan, the creative team also includes assistant director Martha Jamieson, set designer Anna Coates, lighting designer Andy Webster, sound designers Ian Davies and Adam Gallagher, costume designer Kelsey Regola, movement director Cariad Morgan, and intimacy coordinator and fight director Kaitlin Howard.
The large ensemble cast features Jenna Al Nasir, Niall Bailey, Jemma Barnes, James Campbell, Siobhan Clegg, Katie Comer, Theo Healey, Sean Howard, Nieve Jackson, Michael James, Peter Jesson, Kappa Kugabalan, Mia Lam, Huw Lilley, Omar Mahamed, Patrick Martin, Liam McGuiness, Casey Murray, Niamh Pitter, Abi K Steele, Ellie Anna Weir, Daisy Wilson and Poppy Wilson.
The production invites audiences to “step into the shadows” of a world where something monstrous lurks beneath the surface, re-examining themes of ambition, addiction and identity.
At its core, this retelling explores the consequences of silenced female voices and what happens when those voices break through, reframing the classic story for a modern audience both online and offline.
YEP, founded in 2012, has become a pioneering force in youth theatre, offering opportunities across all areas of theatre-making and earning national recognition, including The Stage School of the Year Award in 2015.
Hayley Lindley-Thornhill, Head of Young People & Community at Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse, said, “Liverpool is full of young people with bold ideas and creative potential, and YEP is about turning that potential into real pathways. We are delighted to bring Jekyll and Hyde to the stage. When YEP makes work, we bring a whole community together. You can really see this power through our YEP actors, producers and technicians working together alongside students from LIPA, gaining real‑world experience, building confidence and skills, and believing in futures in the creative industries.”
Performances run Thursday to Saturday at 7.30pm, with a captioned performance on Friday 3 July and an enhance performance on Saturday 4 July at 2pm, which includes a touch tour and pre-show notes for visually impaired audiences.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
