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  • Venue Donmar Warehouse, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 6 June 2026
  • Running time 1 hour 40 minutes (no interval)

Now playing at the Donmar Warehouse until 6 June, Mass is a profoundly moving new play that brings four people together for a conversation no parent should ever have to face.

Running for a strictly limited season, this powerful drama by Fran Kranz is directed by Carrie Cracknell and stars Adeel Akhtar, Monica Dolan, Paul Hilton and Lyndsey Marshal — book tickets now.

What is Mass about?

Set in a quiet room in an Episcopal church, two couples meet to confront a shared tragedy. As the conversation unfolds, defences begin to fall away and long-buried emotions rise to the surface.

Mass is a deeply affecting and thought-provoking drama, exploring grief, forgiveness and the fragile possibility of understanding. Through raw and unflinching exchanges, the play examines how people attempt to reach across divisions shaped by unimaginable loss.

Adapted from his acclaimed screenplay, Fran Kranz’s debut stage play brings extraordinary emotional depth to the stage, creating an experience that is both intimate and devastatingly powerful.

Under the direction of Carrie Cracknell, this production places performance at its core, with a cast delivering subtle, nuanced and emotionally charged performances that draw audiences into every moment.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Mass?

  • Adeel Akhtar (Sherwood) as Jay
  • Amari Bacchus (The Gentlemen) as Carlos
  • Monica Dolan (Sherwood) as Linda
  • Paul Hilton (A Christmas Carol) as Richard
  • Lyndsey Marshal (The Choral) as Gail
  • Rochelle Rose (Black Power Desk) as Kendra
  • Susie Trayling (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as Judy

Who are the creative team of Mass?

  • Director:Carrie Cracknell
  • Set and Costume Design: Anna Yates
  • Lighting Design: Guy Hoare
  • Sound Design: Donato Wharton
  • Composer: Stuart Earl
  • Casting Director: Lotte Hines CDG

Venue Information

Donmar Warehouse , 41 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LX

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square, Covent Garden

Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 176, N5, N19, N20, N29, N38, N41, N279

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Critics' reviews of Mass

★★★★★ “Performances of extraordinary truthfulness” WhatsOnStage

★★★★ “Devastating drama” Financial Times

★★★★ “Fran Kranz’s beautifully performed drama” Independent

★★★★ “An unflinching look at restorative justice... masterly” Guardian

★★★★★ “Utterly absorbing... something quite extraordinary” Theatre Weekly

★★★★★ “A must-see play... remarkable” Broadway World

Frequently Asked Questions

Mass is playing at the Donmar Warehouse in London
The running time of Mass is 1 hour 40 minutes (no interval)
Yes, Mass has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, Mass has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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