Till the Stars Come Down releases West End photos

Production photos have been revealed of Till the Stars Come Down, now in previews in the West End.

Beth Steel’s play, which premiered at the National Theatre’s Dorfman Theatre in early 2024, received widespread praise for its portrayal of a family’s dynamics during a wedding in a former mining town.

WhatsOnStage’s Sarah Crompton gave it a five-star write-up, describing the piece as an “utterly unmissable play” and “a theatrical event to remember.”

The playwright began the piece as writer-in-residence at the National Theatre’s New Work Department, it then went on to be nominated for Best New Play at last year’s Olivier Awards. It is directed by Bijan Sheibani.

You can hear her in conversation with Crompton for free on the WhatsOnStage Podcast below:

Joining the cast are Dorothy Atkinson (Ludwig) as Aunty Carol, Adrian Bower (Gangs of London) as John, Julian Kostov as Marek, Aisling Loftus as Maggie and Ruby Thompson as Leanne.

Reprising their roles are Lucy Black (Top Girls) as Hazel, Sinéad Matthews (The Antipodes) as Sylvia, Philip Whitchurch (Boys from the Blackstuff) as Uncle Pete and Alan Williams (Faith, Hope and Charity) as Tony.

Completing the company are Lillie Babb (Les Misérables), Elodie Blomfield (Ted Lasso) and Cadence Williams (Till the Stars Come Down), who play the role of Sarah. Tony Bell (A Man For All Seasons) who plays understudy Tony / Uncle Pete, Rachel Marwood (Abigail’s Party who plays understudy Aunty Carol / Hazel, Lee Rufford (What it Feels Like For A Girl) who plays understudy John / Marek and Holly Sumpton (Operation Mincemeat) who plays understudy Maggie / Sylvia / Leanne.

Sheibani is joined on the creative team by set and costume designer Samal Blak, lighting designer Paule Constable, choreographer and movement director Aline David, and sound designer Gareth Fry. The revival director is Elin Schofield, the original casting director is Alastair Coomer, the casting director is Juliet Horsley, the dialect coach is Charmian Hoare, the intimacy director is Asha Jennings-Grant, the fight director is Kev McCurdy, associate fight director Sam Lyon-Behan and resident director Alex Pritchett.

Till the Stars Come Down plays until 27 September 2025 at Theatre Royal Haymarket. On-stage seating is available throughout the run.