John Bradley in Expecting

Game of Thrones actor John Bradley is starring in the world premiere comedy Expecting, which opens Riverside Studios’ Mainstage season from 30 January to 27 March 2027.

John Bradley plays Matt in the world premiere of Expecting, a new comedy by Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola, opening Riverside Studios’ Mainstage season from 30 January to 27 March 2027.

The role reunites him on stage with his former Game of Thrones co-star Joe Dempsie, alongside Katie Leung and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell. The play follows two couples navigating career ambitions, family planning and the question of whether to have children, and is directed by Andy Sandberg.

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About John Bradley

Bradley was born in 1988 in Wythenshawe, Manchester. He studied law, psychology, English language and drama and theatre studies at Loreto College in Hulme, before earning a BA in Acting at the Manchester School of Theatre, graduating in 2010 with professional training in drama, voice and movement.

Just three months after graduating from drama school, Bradley won the role of Samwell Tarly in HBO’s Game of Thrones at his very first audition, going on to play the character across all eight seasons of the series.

He has since built a prolific screen career, and Expecting marks a significant stage return alongside his former Game of Thrones co-star Joe Dempsie.

Film and Television credits

His notable film and television credits include Samwell Tarly in Game of Thrones (HBO), Jack Rooney in 3 Body Problem (Netflix), Moonfall (Lionsgate), Marry Me (Universal Pictures) and Patient Zero.

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Expecting plays a strictly limited eight-week season at Riverside Studios from 30 January to 27 March 2027. With its star-filled cast drawing significant attention, early booking is recommended.

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