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  • Venue Hampstead Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 11 October 2025
  • Running time 2 hours 44 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 14+

Book now for Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy in a thrilling new production of Titus Andronicus.

Following a critically acclaimed run at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, Titus Andronicus comes to Hampstead Theatre for a strictly limited season from 15 September to 11 October 2025.

When Roman general Titus Andronicus executes the son of his enemy, a brutal cycle of revenge is unleashed. As two factions spiral into escalating violence, a shadowy figure emerges – one who thrives on chaos and bloodshed.

Directed by Max Webster (Macbeth with David Tennant, Life of Pi, The Importance of Being Earnest), this bold new staging reimagines Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus through the lens of 21st-century aggression, vengeance and moral decay.

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Book early for one of the most anticipated Shakespeare productions of the year. This is a strictly limited run and demand is expected to be high.

The war may be over, but the violence has just begun.

When victorious general Titus Andronicus executes his enemy’s son in a merciless show of vengeance, he has no idea of the evil his actions will incite. As the two sides trade violent acts of retribution, one man revels in the bloodbath.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Titus Andronicus?

Please note: Due to ill health Simon Russell Beale is no longer appearing in this production

Starring John Hodgkinson as Titus Andronicus (from 15 September), Emma Fielding as Marcia Andronicus, Ken Nwosu as Aaron, Wendy Kweh as Tamora, and Letty Thomas as Lavinia

Also stars Jeremy Ang Jones as Demetrius, Max Bennett as Saturninus, Marlowe Chan-Reeves as Chiron, Danny Collins as Martius / Messenger, Maximus Evans as Quintus / Aemilius, Thomas Josling as Bassianus / Publius, Joel MacCormack as Lucius, Jerone Marsh-Reid as Alarbus / Leader of the Goths, and Sharita Oomeer as Nurse / Goth. The part of young Lucius is shared between Charlie Banks and Osian Salter

Who are the creative team of Titus Andronicus?

  • Written by William Shakespeare
  • Directed by Max Webster
  • Set and Costume Designer Joanna Scotcher
  • Lighting Designer Lee Curran
  • Composer Matthew Herbert
  • Sound Designer Tingying Dong
  • Movement Director Jade Hackett
  • Fight and Intimacy Directors Rachel Bown-Williams and Ruth Cooper-Brown
  • Casting Director Matthew Dewsbury CDG
  • Revival Director Kwame Owusu

Important Notes

Please note: Due to ill health Simon Russell Beale is no longer appearing in this production

Note: This production is now starting on 15 September and not 5 September. Ticket holders for cancelled performances will be contacted by their point of purchase. 

Content warning: This production contains flashing lights and strobe effects, prolonged blackouts, burning incense, use of stage blood, references to rape and sexual assault, language of racial and sexual discrimination, depictions of physical violence including mutilation, cannibalism, and death. Audience discretion is strongly advised.

Access Performances: Captioned Performance: Wednesday 8 October, 7.30pm; Audio Described Performance: Saturday 11 October, 1.30pm

Venue Information

Hampstead Theatre , Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London, NW3 3EU

Nearest Tube or Train: Swiss Cottage (Jubilee Line)

Nearest Buses: C11, 13, 31, 46, 82, 113, 187, 268

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Critics' reviews of Titus Andronicus

★★★★★ "A brutally powerful, blood-soaked nightmare" - Telegraph

★★★★ "Simon Russell Beale is sublime" - The Guardian

★★★★ "Very gory, very good" - Financial Times

★★★★ "Thrilling" - What's On Stage

Frequently Asked Questions

Titus Andronicus is playing at the Hampstead Theatre in London
The running time of Titus Andronicus is 2 hours 44 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Titus Andronicus are: 14+
Yes, Titus Andronicus has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, Titus Andronicus has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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