The sold-out production, penned by former National Theatre writer-in-residence Beth Steel, was praised by critics as a "beautifully observed and bruisingly hilarious play" (Time Out) during its run last year.
Til the Stars Come Down promotional image provided by production.
Til the Stars Come Down will transfer to London's West End this summer for a strictly limited run.
Directed by Bijan Shebani, the play explores themes of love, loss, and family tensions in a working-class community. Set against the backdrop of Sylvia and Marek's wedding, the play dives into deep-seated conflicts, unspoken truths, and the shifting dynamics of tradition and modernity. You can read our review of its run at the National's Dorfman Theatre here.
On the news of the West End transfer Beth Steel, playwright said:
“I couldn't be more excited for Till the Stars Come Down to move into its new home in the Theatre Royal Haymarket this summer. Having a play staged at the National Theatre in 2024 was a dream come true, to be bringing it to the West End is nothing short of a fever dream! It was a privilege for the play to be nominated for ‘Best New Play’ at last year's Olivier Awards and I'm just so thrilled that this glorious ensemble of characters gets to connect, with all their life force, to a wider audience. I began the play as writer-in-residence at the National Theatre's New Work Department, a career changing attachment that gave me the space and support needed to bring it into being and it was an honour to watch Bijan Sheibani and the wider team unleash it! I can't wait to see them do it again.”
Sheibani is joined on the creative team 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, Alistair Coomer CDG; casting director, Juliet Horsely CDG; dialect coach, Charmian Hoare; intimacy director, Asha Jennings-Grant and fight director, Kev McCurdy.
Casting is to be announced.
Til the Stars Come Down will play at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 1 July - 27 September 2025.
