Full cast confirmed for Tristan and Yseult tour

Full casting has been confirmed for the Emma Rice Company’s adaptation of Tristan and Yseult.

Originally produced in 2003 by Kneehigh and Emma Rice, the piece was last seen on stage in 2017 and is now due to embark on a UK tour. The tour is co-produced with York Theatre Royal and Nottingham Playhouse.

John Leader and Nandi Bhebhe lead the cast as Tristan and Yseult. They are joined by Matthew Churcher (as Frocin), Tom Fox (Morholt and Brangian), Jack Heydon (Love Spotter), Stephanie Hockley (Whitehands), Edward Rowe (King Mark) and Nigel Sudarkasa (Love Spotter).

In the band are Pat Moran, Stu Barker, Harry Miller, Philippa Hogg and, as alternate for the New York run, Mary Johnson.

Tristan and Yseult will begin preview performances at Theatre Royal Bath from 11 September, with an official opening night on 17 September. After that it will visit Theatr Clywd, Mold (22 to 26 September), Citizens Theatre, Glasgow (30 September to 3 October), Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford (6 to 10 October), and Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh (20 to 24 October), before playing in New York City at St Ann’s Warehouse in November.

In the new year, the tour will recommence at Oxford Playhouse (26 to 30 January 2027), Nottingham Playhouse (9 to 13 February) and York Theatre Royal (6 to 17 April)

The play is written by Anna Maria Murphy and Carl Grose and adapted and directed by Rice; the creative team is completed by Stu Barker (composer), Simon Baker (sound designer), Malcolm Rippeth (lighting designer), Etta Murfitt (choreographer and intimacy coordinator), with the original set and costume design by Bill Mitchell, refreshed by Vicki Mortimer.