Russell Tovey in The Guilty

Russell Tovey is a British stage and screen actor best known for playing werewolf George Sands in supernatural drama Being Human (BBC) and for his acclaimed performance as Joe Pitt in Angels in America at the National Theatre. He returns to the West End in thriller The Guilty, following a sell-out world premiere at the Donmar Warehouse.

Following a sold-out world premiere at the Donmar Warehouse, Russell Tovey returns to the West End in The Guilty, written by Chloë Moss and directed by Punchdrunk’s Felix Barrett. Tovey will reprise his role as Joe, a troubled 999 police operator stuck on the night shift. Based on the Danish film Den Skyldige and its US remake, the play sees Tovey plunged into an alarming web of danger after receiving a cryptic call. now booking at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 16 January 2027 until 3 April 2027.

Book tickets to see Russell Tovey in The Guilty at the Harold Pinter Theatre

About Russell Tovey

Russell Tovey is a British actor who began performing at age 11 in his local theatre in Essex, going on to study at Barking College. He first gained television prominence as a child actor in the CBBC series Mud, and has since built a celebrated career spanning stage, television, and film. Known for his versatility, depth, and commitment to challenging roles, Tovey continues to move fluidly between major theatrical productions and acclaimed television and film work.

Theatre Credits

Russell Tovey has built one of the most distinguished and extensive stage careers of any British actor of his generation, ranging from Shakespearean classical roles to contemporary new writing.

Originated the role of Rudge in Alan Bennett’s The History Boys at the National Theatre, a part he reprised for the film adaptation and international tour, including Broadway
Starred as Joe Pitt in Angels in America at the National Theatre opposite Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield
Appeared in Pinter at the Pinter season at the Harold Pinter Theatre
Starred in Constellations at the Vaudeville Theatre with Omari Douglas
Appeared in major National Theatre productions including His Dark Materials, His Girl Friday and Henry V
Appeared in The Sea (Theatre Royal Haymarket)
Appeared in Sex with a Stranger (Trafalgar Studios)
Performed in A View from the Bridge (Lyceum Theatre)
Appeared in The Recruiting Officer and Troy at Chichester Festival Theatre
Starred in A Respectable Wedding (Young Vic)
Appeared in The Laramie Project (Sound Theatre)
Appeared in Paranormal Activity (Ambassador’s Theatre, Leeds Playhouse, and US tour)
Performed in Luna, Luna (The Shed)

Film and Television Credits

Notable film and television credits include Being Human (BBC Three), Angels in America (National Theatre), Doctor Who (BBC), Sherlock (BBC), Gavin and Stacey (BBC), Looking (HBO), Quantico (ABC), Holby City (BBC), Silent Witness (BBC), Ultimate Force (ITV), Mindhorn (2016), The Emperor’s New Clothes (1997), Love Again (2023) and No Masks (Sky Arts).

Book The Guilty Tickets

The Guilty runs at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 16 January 2027 until 3 April 2027, with Russell Tovey starring in a captivating performance as Joe, a 999 police operator drawn into a web of danger and deception. Directed by Punchdrunk’s Felix Barrett, who recently brought the immersive thriller Paranormal Activity to the stage, expect a realtime thriller packed with technical surprises. Early booking is recommended for this limited-run world premiere.

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