Full cast confirmed for Road revival at the Royal Exchange

The Royal Exchange Theatre has announced full casting for Road, the opening production of its 50th anniversary programme and the first under artistic director Selina Cartmell.

Cartmell will direct a new revival of Jim Cartwright’s play, which premiered 40 years ago, running from 13 February to 14 March 2026. Lesley Joseph joins the previously announced Lucy Beaumont, Shobna Gulati, Johnny Vegas and Tom Courtenay, who will appear on film as Jerry.

The cast also features Jake Dunn (What It Feels Like for a Girl), Laura Elsworthy (The Skriker), Liam Garrigan (Land Girls), Dana Haqjoo (The Boy with Two Hearts), Kyle Rowe (Abigail’s Party) and Lucie Shorthouse (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie).

Set in 1986, Road follows Scullery as he guides audiences down a northern street, meeting a community of residents as they navigate hope and hardship from dusk until dawn.

The production’s creative team includes designer Leslie Travers, lighting designer Aideen Malone, sound designer Tingying Dong, associate director Andy Barry and casting director Olivia Barr.