A razor‑sharp new production of The Truth will open in London’s West End this summer. Written by Academy Award winner and two‑time Olivier nominee Florian Zeller, and translated by Christopher Hampton, the acclaimed comedy begins performances at the Apollo Theatre on 9 June 2026 for a strictly limited fourteen‑week run.
Directed by Lindsay Posner, this revival brings together a celebrated cast. Stephen Mangan returns to the London stage alongside comedy favourite Ardal O’Hanlon, with Sarah Hadland and double Olivier Award winner Janie Dee completing the company.
The Truth follows Michel, a man entangled in an affair with his best friend’s wife as he attempts to navigate a web of lies of his own making. The play examines fidelity, deception and the fragile stories people construct to survive, blending biting humour with Zeller’s trademark psychological insight.
Producers describe the comedy as gripping and surprising, offering an entertaining exploration of love and the consequences of dishonesty. Simon Friend says: “The Truth is an ingenious puzzle of a play. What initially appears as a playful comedy about adultery effortlessly evolves into something much deeper, while remaining endlessly entertaining. When Florian’s meticulously structured house of cards collapses, you realise that you’ve been in the hands of a writer in complete control of his craft. Florian knows exactly how to pull the rug from under you, as he did repeatedly in The Father film, which was the last project we collaborated on. He does so again here, but there are considerably more laughs this time! Christopher Hampton’s lean and witty translation has enabled us to compile a cast to die for in this exciting return to the West End.”
The production reunites Melting Pot with Zeller’s work following their previous West End successes, including The Father, The Height of the Storm and the multi‑award‑winning film adaptation of The Father starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman.
Set and costume design comes from Lizzie Clachan, supporting a staging that aims to match the sophistication and pace of Zeller’s writing.
Press night will take place on Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 7.30pm, with tickets on sale now.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
