The Young Vic in London has announced casting for Sophie Swithinbank’s new play Sting.
Directed by Nancy Medina (Choir Boy, Trouble in Mind), Sting is running at The Young Vic from 18 June to 18 July 2026.
The cast features Adelle Leonce (Fool Me Once, Bagman, Amadeus) as Ash, Nick Blood (Twenty Twenty Six, Slow Horses, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D) as Dom, and Phoebe Ladenburg (Surrender, Baby Shower, American Monster) as Lily.
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What is Sting about? Ash (Leonce) is a young woman spiralling between late nights and a new job cataloguing historic cases of women accused of witchcraft. While her relationship with her boss Lily (Ladenberg) intensifies, and her boyfriend Dom (Blood) plays her knight in shining armour, unsettling questions emerge about who is in control, really.
Billed as a funny and surreal new thriller exploring power and control, the play explores the systemic injustice that permeates the institutions sworn to protect us.
Sting is part of The Young Vic’s current season. Starting this week is Care starring Linda Bassett; and coming up this autumn is the major new musical Thelma and Louise, based on the hit movie.
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Plan your visit
- Venue: The Young Vic (Maria Studio), London
- Dates: 18 June to 18 July 2026
- Tickets: Now on sale
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