West End cast for Till the Stars Come Down revealed

The company has been revealed for the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of Till the Stars Come Down.

Beth Steel’s play, which premiered at the National’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.

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.  Further casting to be announced.

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 and resident director Alex Pritchett.

Till the Stars Come Down will run from 1 July to 27 September 2025 at Theatre Royal Haymarket. On-stage seating will be available throughout the run.