Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial Tickets

Ambassadors Theatre, London
Booking to 20 May 2023
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A thrilling new play based on the high court trial between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney in the West End.

Following critical and audience acclaim Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial transfers to the Ambassadors Theatre in April 2023 for a limited 6-week season.

Directed by Lisa Spirling, artistic director of Theatre503 in Battersea, and from the producers of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution, the play is adapted from seven sensational days of High Court transcripts by playwright Liv Hennessy, allowing audiences to witness the case of Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney unfold in their own words.

Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial runs from 6 April 2023 until 20 May 2023 at the Ambassadors Theatre London.

What's the story of Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial?

A story stranger than fiction that blurs the boundaries of tabloid scoop, court case and soap opera, this trial explores privacy and celebrity in modern Britain whilst asking who is Davy Jones and where exactly is his locker? While the country was captivated, only a handful of people witnessed what happened behind closed doors. Now you can too.

Who is in the cast of Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial?

The cast includes Lucy May Barker (Mamma Mia!) as Rebekah Vardy and Laura Dos Santos (Yes So I Said Yes) as Coleen Rooney.

The cast also includes Jonathan Broadbent (My Night with Reg) as Hugh Tomlinson QC, Tom Turner as David Sherborne and Nathan McMullen (Misfits) playing multiple roles including Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy.

Joining the lineup is Halema Hussain (Father and the Assassin) playing multiple roles including Caroline Watt and Harpreet Robinson, and Verna Vyas, making her West End debut as Mrs Justice Steyn. Understudies include Tom Sullivan and Ceili O’Connor. 

Who are the creative team of Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial?

The play is adapted by Liv Hennessy, directed by Lisa Spirling, designed by Polly Sullivan, the lighting designer is Ben Bull, the sound designer is Richard Hammarton and Lizzie Manwaring is assistant director.


Reviews of Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial

★★★★ "A beautifully judged mixture of fact and fancy" - The Times
★★★★ "Gripping and funny" - Daily Mail
★★★★ "Lisa Spirling directs the result to make a springy insta-success" - Observer
★★★★ "Hilarious and gripping" - Evening Standard
★★★★ "Theatrical entertainment" - Sunday Times

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Show Information

Performance dates
Booking to 20 May 2023
Age restrictions
12+
Running time
2 hours (including interval)
Performance days
Evenings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Matinees: Thursday, Saturday

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Ambassadors Theatre, West Street, London, WC2H 9ND
Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line)
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Vardy V Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial West End cast announced and UK & Ireland tour
Vardy V Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial has confirmed casting ahead of its forthcoming run at the Ambassadors Theatre in the West End. Reprising their roles will be Lucy May Barker (Mamma Mia!) as Rebekah Vardy and Laura Dos Santos (Yes So I Said Yes) as Coleen Rooney. The cast also includes Jonathan Broadbent (My Night with Reg) as Hugh Tomlinson QC, Tom Turner as David Sherborne and Nathan McMullen (Misfits) playing multiple roles including Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy. Joining the lineup is Halema Hussain (Father and the Assassin) playing multiple roles including Caroline Watt and Harpreet Robinson, and Verna Vyas, making her West End debut as Mrs Justice Steyn. Understudies include Tom Sullivan and Ceili O’Connor.  The play runs from 6 April to 20 May 2023 at the Ambassadors Theatre. Following the Ambassadors Theatre, the play is off on a UK & Ireland tour, kicking off at the Woking New Victoria Theatre (26 May – 27 May 2023), and then playing the Liverpool Empire Theatre (28 May 2023), Southend Palace Theatre (30-31 May 2023), Dublin Gaiety Theatre (5-7 June 2023) Salford's The Lowry (9-11 June 2023) and the Brighton Theatre Royal (15-17 June 2023). The verbatim production opened on 15 November 2022 at Wyndham’s Theatre where it played to packed houses and standing ovations. The trial that gripped the nation has been adapted from seven days of High Court transcripts by Liv Hennessy (finalist in the Paines Plough’s Women’s Prize for Playwriting) and directed by Lisa Spirling (Artistic Director of Theatre503). Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial is adapted by Liv Hennessy, directed by Lisa Spirling and designed by Polly Sullivan, the lighting designer is Johanna Town, the composer and sound designer is Richard Hammarton and Lizzie Manwaring is assistant director. Book tickets to Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial at the Ambassadors Theatre Tour Dates New Victoria Theatre, Woking 26 – 27 May 2023 Liverpool Empire 28 May 2023 Southend Palace 30 – 31 May The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin  5-7 June The Lowry, Salford 9-11 June 2023 Theatre Royal Brighton 15 – 17 June
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Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial play to tour the UK
Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial also referred to as The Scousetrap will embark on a UK tour later this year. Reprising their roles will be Lucy May Barker (Mamma Mia!, West End; Pine Hampstead Theatre) and Laura Dos Santos (Yes So I Said Yes, Finborough Theatre; My White Best Friend, Liverpool Everyman) as Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney. Also reprising their West End roles will be Jonathan Broadbent (The Comedy of Errors, RSC; My Night with Reg, Donmar and West End) as Hugh Tomlinson QC, Tom Turner as David Sherborne and Nathan McMullen (Misfits, E4; Hushabye Mountain, Hope Mill) playing multiple roles including Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy. Further casting will be announced. Following a strictly limited run at the Ambassadors Theatre in the West End (6 April – 20 May 2023), Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial will tour to the following locations: WOKING New Victoria Theatre (26 May – 27 May 2023), LIVERPOOL Empire Theatre (28 May 2023), SOUTHEND Palace Theatre (30-31 May 2023), SALFORD The Lowry (9-11 June 2023) and BRIGHTON Theatre Royal (15-17 June 2023). Edited from seven sensational days of High Court transcript, the case of Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney unfolds in their own words.A story stranger than fiction that blurs the boundaries of tabloid scoop, court case and soap opera, this trial explores privacy and celebrity in modern Britain. You can read a round-up of reviews for Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial here. A special gala performance in support of Advocate - a charity that exists to match members of the public who need free legal help with barristers who are willing to donate their time and expertise - will take place on 13 April at the Ambassadors Theatre.  The play is produced by Eleanor Lloyd, producer of Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution which runs at London County Hall. Book Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial tickets in London
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Photos: Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial at the Wyndham’s Theatre
Producers of have released production photos of Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial, which opened to the press at the Wyndham's Theatre last night. Lucy May Barker (Mamma Mia!) and Laura Dos Santos (Yes So I Said Yes, My White Best Friend) star as Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney in the high-stakes court room drama They are joined by Jonathan Broadbent (The Comedy of Errors, RSC; My Night with Reg) as Hugh Tomlinson QC, and Nathan McMullen (Misfits) and Sharan Phull (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) who will both be playing multiple roles including Wayne Rooney, Jamie Vardy and Harpreet Robertson. The play is based on the High Court transcripts from seven sensational days of the libel trial between football WAGS Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney. Adapted by Liv Hennessy, and directed by Lisa Spirling, the play allows audiences to witness the case of Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney unfold in their own words. Originally scheduled as a one-off performance, the response from the public has seen producers add several more dates to the programme including 6, 13 and 20 December 2022, and 10 January 2022. The play is produced by Eleanor Lloyd, producer of Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution. Her forthcoming new productions include two transfers from the Young Vic: James Graham's Best of Enemies starring Zachary Quinto and David Harewood, coming to the Noel Coward Theatre from 14 November; and The Collaboration, which will open on Broadway starring Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope in December. The play is designed by Polly Sullivan, the lighting designer is Ben Bull, the sound designer is Richard Hammarton and Lizzie Manwaring is assistant director. Book Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial tickets in London [ngg src="galleries" ids="950" display="pro_tile"] Photos by: Tristram Kenton
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Casting and more dates for Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial at the Wyndham’s Theatre
Casting has been announced for forthcoming play Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial, which will be staged at the Wyndham's Theatre. Also, six further performances have been added, with the first performance on 15 November 2022 now sold-out. The additional dates are 22 and 29 November, 6, 13 and 20 December 2022, and 10 January 2022, all at the Wyndham’s Theatre. The play is set to star Lucy May Barker (Mamma Mia!) as Rebekah Vardy and Laura Dos Santos (Yes So I Said Yes, My White Best Friend) as Coleen Rooney. They will be joined by Jonathan Broadbent (The Comedy of Errors, RSC; My Night with Reg) as Hugh Tomlinson QC, and Nathan McMullen (Misfits) and Sharan Phull (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) who will both be playing multiple roles including Wayne Rooney, Jamie Vardy and Harpreet Robertson. Further casting is to be announced. The play is based on the High Court transcripts from seven sensational days of the libel trial between football WAGS Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney. Adapted by Liv Hennessy, and directed by Lisa Spirling, the play will allow audiences to witness the case of Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney unfold in their own words. Rebekah Vardy, who is the wife of Jamie Vardy, the Leicester City footballer, lost her libel case in July 2022 against Coleen Rooney, the wife of England footballer Wayne Rooney. The drama started three years earlier when Rooney carried out a private investigation to identify the person who had been laking stories from her private Instagram account to journalists at The Sun. The play is produced by Eleanor Lloyd, producer of Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution. Her forthcoming new productions include two transfers from the Young Vic: James Graham's Best of Enemies starring Zachary Quinto and David Harewood, coming to the Noel Coward Theatre from 14 November; and The Collaboration, which will open on Broadway starring Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope in December. The play is designed by Polly Sullivan, the lighting designer is Ben Bull, the sound designer is Richard Hammarton and Lizzie Manwaring is assistant director. Book Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial tickets in London
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Wagatha Christie West End play Vardy v Rooney to be staged in London
West End producer Eleanor Lloyd is planning a new play based on the high court trial between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, one of the most expensive libel cases in UK history. Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial will be staged in London's West End for one night only this Autumn, although there are currently no details on dates or theatre. The Vardy v Rooney play will be adapted from the original high court transcripts by playwright Liv Hennessy, and directed by Lisa Spirling, artistic director of Theatre503 in Battersea. Eleanor Lloyd is the producer of Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall, and is President of the Society of London Theatre. Her forthcoming new productions include two transfers from the Young Vic: James Graham's Best of Enemies starring Zachary Quinto and David Harewood, coming to the Noel Coward Theatre from 14 November; and The Collaboration, which will open on Broadway starring Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope in December. The play is edited from seven sensational days of High Court transcripts, and will allow audiences to witness the case of Rebekah Vardy v Coleen Rooney unfold in their own words. The play's promotional material says: "A story stranger than fiction that blurs the boundaries of tabloid scoop, court case and soap opera, this trial explores privacy and celebrity in modern Britain whilst asking who is Davy Jones and where exactly is his locker? While the country was captivated, only a handful of people witnessed what happened behind closed doors. Now you can too." UK courts do not allow TV cameras, so verbatim dramas - whether on TV or stage - allow audiences to experience a sense of what happens in court. Eleanor Lloyd told the Guardian (see link below) that: “I was fascinated by the trial. It felt like such an extraordinary example of celebrity culture. Usually celebrity and libel trials are a bit grim, and obviously this has had impact on Vardy and Rooney as individuals, but it felt crazy to have got as far as the high court.” Lloyd also said: “We know celebrities suffer from intrusion into their lives that feels unfair. We know the tabloid media spins things. Our rational brains know we’re being served in a big way. Is it true, is it not true? But our emotional brains can’t help but be engaged. The Daily Mail sidebar of shame is incredibly popular, but we read it with a kind of guilty feeling at the same time.” The director of the play, Lisa Spirling, said that the trial asked “key questions about the complex boundaries between privacy and celebrity in modern Britain and what it is to be a so-called Wag”. Rebekah Vardy, who is the wife of Jamie Vardy, the Leicester City footballer, lost her libel case in July 2022 against Coleen Rooney, the wife of England footballer Wayne Rooney. The drama started three years earlier when Rooney carried out a private investigation to identify the person who had been laking stories from her private Instagram account to journalists at The Sun. A number of TV dramas are also underway about the trail, including Channel 4's drama Vardy v Rooney: A Courtroom starring Harry Potter's Natalia Tena and BAFTA winner Chanel Cresswell as Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney, with Michael Sheen playing barrister David Sherborne. Book Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial tickets in London Coleen Rooney's tweet accusing Rebekah Vardy Channel 4's TV drama Vardy v Rooney- A Courtroom. Photo- Channel 4

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