Romeo and Juliet Tickets

The West End is sparkling this year with a lineup of world-class talent from stage, film, and music. From gripping dramas to dazzling musicals and special concerts, London theatre-goers are in for an unforgettable experience. Here’s a guide to the must-see stars and productions lighting up the city’s stages.

Hugh Bonneville – Shadowlands

Beloved Downton Abbey and Paddington movie star Hugh Bonneville takes on Shadowlands,  the acclaimed play about C.S. Lewis, the author of The Chronicles of Narnia and Oxford academic. The story explores Lewis’s unexpected romance with American poet Joy Davidman and the personal and emotional challenges that follow. 

Sadie Sink – Romeo and Juliet

Stranger Things star Sadie Sink, known for playing the formidable tomboy Max, stars alongside Noah Jupe in Robert Icke’s production of Romeo and Juliet. Icke’s bold, contemporary direction reimagines Shakespeare’s classic tale of love and conflict, offering a fresh perspective on the story’s timeless themes of youth, passion, and tragedy. 

Rosamund Pike – Inter Alia

Rosamund Pike, known for her roles in Gone Girl and Saltburn, stars in Inter Alia, transferring to the West End from the National Theatre. The play is written by Suzie Miller, the writer of the acclaimed Prima Facie which starred Jodie Comer, promising a brilliant, meaty role for Pike to sink her teeth into.

Matt Cardle & Johannes Radebe – Kinky Boots

The X Factor winner Matt Cardle stars alongside Strictly Come Dancing favourite Johannes Radebe in Kinky Boots. This feel-good musical, packed with energy and heart, follows an unlikely partnership that transforms a struggling shoe factory into something extraordinary.

Cynthia Erivo – Dracula

Wicked movie star Cynthia Erivo takes on a one-woman performance in Dracula at the Noel Coward Theatre. Known for her commanding stage presence, Erivo’s turn promises to be an unforgettable theatrical event.

Ralph Fiennes – Grace Pervades

Ralph Fiennes, known for Harry Potter, Schindler’s List and Conclave, stars with Miranda Raison (Spooks) in David Hare’s Grace Pervades at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 24th April. The play, which explores the partnership of Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry across a century of theatre, opened to critical acclaim and has a strictly limited run.

Beverley Knight – Marie and Rosetta

Olivier Award-winner Beverley Knight stars in the West End transfer of Marie & Rosetta at @sohoplace for a strictly limited run. Set in Mississippi in 1946, the play follows the legendary Sister Rosetta Tharpe as she brings her electrifying gospel and rhythm & blues style to a young singer, Marie. Knight takes on the role of Rosetta, delivering a powerful performance in this critically acclaimed, award-nominated show.

With Sadie Sink beginning performances alongside Noah Jupe in Romeo and Juliet at the Harold Pinter Theatre from next month, let’s find out more about her…

Best known to global audiences as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things, Sadie Sink became one of the breakout stars of the show when she joined in Season 2 in 2017. Her arrival introduced Max, a fiercely independent skateboarder who quickly became central to the series’ action-driven storylines. Sink’s portrayal of Max’s resilience helped shape some of the show’s most talked-about arcs as the series expanded across later seasons.

Where have you seen her before?

Before Stranger Things, Sink built her career on stage. She first gained attention in musical theatre playing the title role in Annie, showcasing strong vocal and dramatic performance skills at a young age. She also performed as young Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience on Broadway, further establishing herself as a serious stage actor early in her career.

Sink made her film debut in 2016 in the biographical sports drama Chuck (2016 film), followed by appearances in major screen projects including the superhero franchise Spider-Man (film franchise) and the 2022 drama The Whale alongside Brendan Fraser who incidentally won the Best Actor Oscar at the 95th Academy Awards in 2023 for his role as Charlie. The film was originally adapted from the stage play written by Samuel D. Hunter, reflecting Sink’s continued connection to stage storytelling.

The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company today sadly announced that due to medical advice, Richard Madden will not be returning to the company of Romeo and Juliet before the production completes its run on 13 August. Richard Madden injured his ankle last month whilst running and has been receiving physiotherapy since. However, although Richard is expected to make a full recovery, the injury to Richard’s ankle has not healed as quickly as hoped, and as a result his doctors have prescribed further rest which makes it impossible for him to return to the stage before the production closes.

Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company today announced that Freddie Fox will be joining the company of Romeo and Juliet, sharing the role of Romeo with Richard Madden. This is to allow Richard Madden sufficient time for his injured ankle to continue to heal and because his doctors have prescribed rest between performances. 

Derek Jacobi will play Mercutio opposite Lily James as Juliet and Richard Madden as Romeo in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company production of Romeo and Juliet at the Garrick Theatre. The production will run from 12 May 2016 until 13 August 2016.