The National Theatre’s sold-out production Till the Stars Come Down will transfer to London’s West End this summer for a strictly limited run at Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Till the Stars Come Down is a passionate, heartbreaking and hilarious portrayal of a larger-than-life family struggling to come to terms with a changing world. Written by former National Theatre writer-in-residence, Beth Steel, this critically acclaimed production ‘fizzes with sharp comic observation’ (★★★★ Financial Times) and is ‘deliriously funny’ (★★★★★ West End Wilma).
Till the Stars Come Down is ‘full of pain, joy and laughter in a deft production by Bijan Sheibani’ (★★★★★ The Guardian). This Olivier Award-winning director was previously Artistic Director of the Actors Touring Company and is a former associate director of the National Theatre. Other credits include Barber Shop Chronicles, A Taste of Honey (National Theatre) and The Arrival (Bush 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?
Audience members will be given the opportunity to sit up close and immerse themselves in this ‘break-out hit of 2024’ (★★★★★ WhatsOnStage). On-stage seating will be available throughout the run. Details will be released at a later date.
Sheibani is joined by set and costume designer, Samal Blak; lighting designer, Paule Constable; choreographer and movement director, Aline David; sound designer, Gareth Fry; revival director, Elin Schofield; original casting director, Alistair Coomer CDG; casting director, Juliet Horsely CDG; dialect coach, Charmian Hoare; intimacy director, Asha Jennings-Grant and fight director, Kev McCurdy.
Casting is to be announced.
Till the Stars Come Down was originally commissioned by the National Theatre and developed with the theatre’s New Work department whilst Steel was writer-in-residence (2019-2021). It had its world premiere on 31 January 2024 in the Dorfman Theatre and was Steel’s debut play at the National Theatre running until 16 March. Following a sold-out run, Till the Stars Come Down was nominated for ‘Best New Play’ at the 2024 Olivier Awards.
Assisted Performances
Captioned Performances: Wednesday 3 September, 730pm
Audio Described Performances: Wednesday 10 September, 730pm
Age recommendation: 14+
Running Time: 2 hrs 30mins including an interval
