(AGENPARL) – Thu 28 August 2025 28 August 2025
LAST CHANCE TO SEE BETH STEEL’S SMASH-HIT PLAY
TILL THE STARS COME DOWN
PLAYING AT THE THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET
UNTIL 27 SEPTEMBER
Link to production images here © Manuel Harlan
Link to trailer footage here
The National Theatre’s smash-hit show, Till the Stars Come Down is in the final weeks of
its critically acclaimed run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. This ‘modern classic conquers
the West End’, (★★★★★ The Times), written by Beth Steel, directed by Bijan Sheibani and
co-produced with Eleanor Lloyd Productions, Fiery Angel, Short Street Productions and
Access Entertainment. The production must end on 27 September 2025.
‘Steel’s exquisite writing is served by the best ensemble you’ll see in the capital right now’
(★★★★★ Metro), featuring Dorothy Atkinson (Ludwig, BBC; Saltburn, Warner Bros) as
Aunty Carol, Lucy Black (Top Girls, National Theatre; The Durrells, ITV) as Hazel, Adrian
Bower (Gangs of London, Sky; Teachers, BBC) as John, Julian Kostov (The White Lotus,
HBO; Shadow and Bone, Netflix) as Marek, Aisling Loftus (Girls and Boys, Nottingham
Playhouse; Sherwood, BBC) as Maggie, Sinéad Matthews (The Antipodes, National
Theatre, Hullraisers, Channel 4) as Sylvia, Ruby Thompson (Three Sisters, Shakespeare’s
Globe; Aftersun, Mubi) as Leanne, Philip Whitchurch (Boys from the Blackstuff, Royal
Court Liverpool/National Theatre; Peterloo, Entertainment One) as Uncle Pete and Alan
Williams (Faith, Hope and Charity, National Theatre; Chernobyl, Sky) as Tony. Lillie Babb
(Les Miserables, UK Tour), Elodie Blomfield (Ted Lasso, Apple TV) and Cadence
Williams (Till the Stars Come Down, National Theatre) play the role of Sarah.
Completing the company are Tony Bell (A Man For All Seasons, Theatre Royal Haymarket)
as Understudy Tony / Uncle Pete, Rachel Marwood (Abigail’s Party, Royal Exchange) as
Understudy Aunty Carol / Hazel, Lee Rufford (What it Feels Like For A Girl, BBC) as
Understudy John / Marek and Holly Sumpton (Operation Mincemeat, West End) as
Understudy Maggie / Sylvia / Leanne.
Till the Stars Come Down is a passionate, heartbreaking and hilarious portrayal of a largerthan-life family. Audience members are given the opportunity to sit up close and immerse
themselves in this ‘wedding of the year’ ( ★★★★★ The Guardian), with on-stage seating
available.
This ‘sweary, soapy state-of-the-nation hit’ (★★★★ Financial Times) is written by former
National Theatre writer-in-residence, Beth Steel and was nominated for ‘Best New Play’ at
the Olivier Awards in 2024. Steel’s other credits include The House of Shades (Almeida
Theatre), Wonderland (Hampstead Theatre) and Ditch (HighTide Festival and Old Vic
Tunnels). She has also previously won the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Most
Promising Playwright (2014).
Till the Stars Come Down is a ‘heady, hilarious and emotional’ production by Bijan
Sheibani (★★★★Time Out). The Olivier Award-winning director was previously Artistic
Director of the Actors Touring Company and is a former associate director of the National
Theatre. Other credits include Barber Shop Chronicles, A Taste of Honey (National Theatre)
and The Arrival (Bush Theatre).
It’s Sylvia and Marek’s wedding and you’re all invited. Over the course of a hot
summer’s day, a family gathers to welcome a newcomer into their midst. But as the
vodka flows and dances are shared, passions boil over and the limits of love are
tested. What happens when the happiest day of your life opens the door to a new and
uncertain future?
Sheibani is joined by set and costume designer, Samal Blak; lighting designer, Paule
Constable; choreographer and movement director, Aline David; sound designer, Gareth
Fry; revival director, Elin Schofield; original casting director, Alastair Coomer CDG;
casting director, Juliet Horsley CDG; dialect coach, Charmian Hoare; intimacy director,
Asha Jennings-Grant; fight director, Kev McCurdy; associate fight director, Sam LyonBehan and resident director, Alex Pritchett.
Till the Stars Come Down was originally commissioned by the National Theatre and
developed with the theatre’s New Work department whilst Steel was writer-in-residence
(2019-2021). It had its world premiere on 31 January 2024 in the Dorfman Theatre and was
Steel’s debut play at the National Theatre running until 16 March. Following a sold-out run,
Till the Stars Come Down was nominated for ‘Best New Play’ at the 2024 Olivier Awards.
This transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket is Beth Steel’s West End debut.
For further information, please contact Clare McCormack, Head of Press and
NOTES TO EDITOR
FURTHER PRESS MATERIALS
Production images of the current cast by Manuel Harlan are available here
Marketing Images available here
Headshots available here and Bios here
Official West End trailer here
In conversation with Beth Steel here
LISTINGS INFORMATION
Dates: Until Saturday 27 September 2025
Website: TillTheStarsComeDown.com
Address:
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Haymarket
London
SW1Y 4HT
Performance Schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays at 7pm, Wednesdays through to
Saturdays at 7:30pm with matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2:30pm*
*schedule may differ during previews and holidays, please see website for details
Assisted Performances:
Captioned Performance: Wednesday 3 September, 7:30pm
Audio Described Performance: Wednesday 10 September, 7:30pm
Tickets from: £20
Box Office:
(lines open Monday to Friday 9:30am – 6pm, and Saturdays 10am – 6pm)
10am – 7:45pm)
Age recommendation: 14+
Running Time: 2 hrs 30mins including an interval