Joe Pitts in Ghosts

Rising stage and screen star Joe Pitts is making his mark in Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts, playing Oswald Alving in Richard Eyre’s contemporary adaptation at Jermyn Street Theatre from 8 October to 14 November 2026.

Pitts has had acclaimed appearances in The Wind and The Rain and Spring Awakening, including a nomination for Best Performer in a Musical at the Stage Debut Awards 2022 for the latter.

Pitts is playing Oswald Alving in Richard Eyre’s contemporary adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts at Jermyn Street Theatre, which is running from 8 October until 14 November 2026.

The show is directed by Kwame Owusu and stars Flora Montgomery as Helene Alving, Oliver Alvin-Wilson as Pastor Manders, Cecilia Appiah as Regina Engstrand, and Peter F. Gardiner as Jacob Engstrand. Pitts’ character Oswald returns to his family home for the opening of a memorial orphanage, only to find buried family secrets emerging.

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About Joe Pitts

Pitts is a rising British actor who trained at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where he completed a three-year acting programme, and he holds a BA (Hons) in Education with English and Drama from the University of Cambridge.

He has become a notable presence in both West End theatre and television, building a reputation for bringing intensity and depth to his roles across classical and contemporary works.

Theatre credits

Pitts received critical acclaim for his performance as George (and cover Melchior) in the Almeida Theatre’s acclaimed production of Spring Awakening in 2021, which was directed by Rupert Goold. He was nominated for Best Performer in a Musical at the Stage Debut Awards 2022 for his performance in the show too.

His other theatre credits include Silas in Chelsea Walker’s The Da Vinci Code on tour, appearances in The Wind and The Rain at Finborough Theatre, and Blink at King’s Head Theatre.

Film and television credits

Pitts’ notable television and film credits include Young Christian Dior in The New Look (Apple), a role in Bodies (Netflix), Alistair in FBI: International (2025), voice work for Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor Adventures.

He has also appeared in The Party (ITV) and provided voice work for video game projects including Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. His upcoming feature work includes Alex Garland’s Elden Ring for A24.

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Ghosts plays at Jermyn Street Theatre from 8 October to 14 November 2026, and early booking is recommended for Ghosts due to its limited run. Get updates on when Ghosts tickets can be purchased for its run at Jermyn Street Theatre by signing up to the West End Theatre newsletter.

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