The National Theatre has announced final casting for the West End transfer of Till the Stars Come Down.
Beth Steel’s acclaimed drama is playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 1 July until 27 September 2025.
Already announced, and reprising their roles from the original National Theatre run, are Lucy Black (Top Girls, National Theatre; The Durrells, ITV) as Hazel, Sinéad Matthews (The Antipodes, National Theatre; Hullraisers, Channel 4) as Sylvia, 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.
Also previously announced are Dorothy Atkinson (Ludwig, BBC; Saltburn, Warner Bros) as Aunty Carol, 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, and Ruby Thompson (Three Sisters, Shakespeare’s Globe; Aftersun, Mubi) as Leanne.
Final casting announced today includes the role of Sarah, which will be played by Lillie Babb, Elodie Blomfield and Cadence Williams.
Also, completing the cast are: Tony Bell as Understudy Tony/Uncle Pete; Rachel Marwood as Understudy Aunty Carol/Hazel; and Lee Ruff as Understudy John/Marek
Video: Watch the new teaser trailer for Till the Stars Come Down
Till the Stars Come Down enjoyed a successful run at the National Theatre last year, garnering strong reviews from the London critics.
The show was staged in-the-round at the National’s Dorfman Theatre, and at the Haymarket on-stage seating is available throughout the run.
Till the Stars Come Down is written by National Theatre writer-in-residence Beth Steel (The House of Shades), and directed by Bijan Sheibani (A Taste of Honey, Barber Shop Chronicles).
Set at a wedding on a hot summer’s day, a family gathers to welcome a newcomer into their midst. As the vodka flows and dances are shared, passions boil over and the limits of love are tested in this portrayal of a larger-than-life family struggling to come to terms with a changing world.
Video: Till The Stars Come Down – West End trailer
Joining director Bijan Sheibani in the creative team are 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 Horsley CDG; dialect coach Charmian Hoare; intimacy director Asha Jennings-Grant and fight director Kev McCurdy.
Produced by the National Theatre, and co-produced with Eleanor Lloyd Productions, Fiery Angel, Short Street Productions and Access Entertainment, Till the Stars Come Down is playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London from 1 July to 27 September 2025.
Currently playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket is The Deep Blue Sea starring Tamsin Greig, booking until 21 June 2025.
Also coming up at the Theatre Royal Haymarket is Othello starring David Harewood, Toby Jones and Caitlin FitzGerald, from 23 October 2025 to 17 January 2026.
More about tickets to Till the Stars Come Down at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London
UPDATES: First posted 6 May 2025 with main casting news; Updated 10 June 2025 with final casting
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