Matt Smith in The Humans

Matt Smith is an English actor best known for playing the Eleventh Doctor in the science fiction television series Doctor Who and for his acclaimed portrayal of Prince Philip in the Netflix series The Crown. He returns to the West End in the world premiere West End production of The Humans, Jack Thorne’s adaptation of Matt Haig’s novel, at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Matt Smith stars in The Humans, a world premiere West End production adapted by Jack Thorne from Matt Haig’s novel and directed by Jeremy Herrin. The production runs at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 30 October 2027 to 15 January 2028. This intimate drama explores the complexities of the human experience and family relationships, showcasing Smith’s ability to bring depth and nuance to contemporary theatrical roles.

See Matt Smith in The Humans at the Theatre Royal Haymarket

About Matt Smith

Matt Smith is an English actor born in Northampton, who studied drama and creative writing at the University of East Anglia after training with the National Youth Theatre. He achieved international recognition as the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who (2010-2014), becoming the youngest actor to play the role. Smith is widely acclaimed for his portrayal of Prince Philip in Netflix’s The Crown, which has earned him multiple Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations. He has built a distinguished career across theatre, television, and film, demonstrating his versatility in roles ranging from contemporary drama to period pieces and science fiction.

Theatre Credits

Matt Smith has built a distinguished career across the London stage, returning repeatedly to major theatrical productions and tackling challenging contemporary roles.

Appeared in Fresh Kills (Royal Court Theatre)
Appeared in On the Shore of the Wide World (National Theatre)
Played Lockwood in The History Boys (National Theatre)
Appeared in Burn/Chatroom/Citizenship (National Theatre)
Made his West End debut as Guy in Swimming with Sharks (Vaudeville Theatre) with Christian Slater
Appeared as Henry in That Face (Royal Court Theatre Upstairs and Duke of York’s Theatre)
Played Patrick Bateman in American Psycho (Almeida Theatre)
Appeared in Unreachable
Appeared in The Master and Margarita (National Youth Theatre/Lyric Hammersmith)
Starred opposite Claire Foy in Lungs (The Old Vic, 2019)
Starred in An Enemy of the People (Duke of York’s Theatre, 2024), directed by Thomas Ostermeier
Now stars in The Humans (Theatre Royal Haymarket, 2027), directed by Jeremy Herrin

Film and Television Credits

Notable film and television credits include The Crown (Netflix), Doctor Who (BBC), Morbius (Marvel), Caught Stealing (2025), Official Secrets (2019), Mapplethorpe (2018), Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016), Terminator Genisys (2015), The Laundry Game (2015), and various stage productions broadcast for cinema.

Book The Humans Tickets

The Humans plays at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 30 October 2027 (previews) to 15 January 2028, with opening night on 16 November 2027. Featuring Matt Smith in a world premiere West End production of Jack Thorne’s adaptation, directed by Jeremy Herrin, this intimate drama promises to showcase one of Britain’s finest contemporary actors in a profound exploration of the human condition. Early booking is recommended for this limited-run engagement.

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Matt Smith Press Interviews

Interview‘I want to do stuff that pushes things to the edge’: Matt Smith on friendship, fame and radical theatre (Rachel Cooke, The Guardian, 4 February 2024) - Read more