Amadeus has released a trailer to highlight the highly anticipated revival of the play by Peter Shaffer at the Noël Coward Theatre from 17 April 2027.
The trailer for Amadeus has been released and stars Michael Sheen (Frost/Nixon, The Queen) and Callum Scott Howells (It’s a Sin, Cabaret) star as rival composers Salieri and Mozart. It offers the first glimpse of the award-winning actors in the roles.
The play showcases the timeless tale of rivalry, genius, and jealousy, featuring one of the stage’s most compelling dramatic duels.
The production will premiere in Cardiff at the New Theatre in March 2027 before transferring to the West End in April – continuing the collaboration between Second Half Productions and the Welsh National Theatre led by Sheen.
Book tickets to Amadeus at the Noël Coward Theatre here
Watch the trailer for Amadeus
About Amadeus
Amadeus is Peter Shaffer’s award-winning play, exploring the tormented relationship between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his rival Antonio Salieri in 18th-century Vienna.
The story follows Salieri, a court composer of considerable talent, as his initial admiration for the young prodigy Mozart transforms into consuming envy. As Mozart’s genius flourishes and Salieri’s opportunities diminish, the narrative unfolds into a psychological thriller exploring ambition, faith, and the price of artistic brilliance. This revival promises to bring fresh intensity to one of theatre’s most gripping human dramas.
With a screenplay by the playwright himself, the drama has captivated audiences worldwide for decades, winning multiple Tony Awards and inspiring acclaimed film and operatic adaptations. This production is directed by multi-Olivier Award-winning Jeremy Herrin (Guess How Much I Love You?).
Amadeus will play at the Noël Coward Theatre for a strictly limited run from 17 April until 7 August 2027.
Book tickets to Amadeus at the Noël Coward Theatre here
Cast and creative team highlights
The West End production of Amadeus stars Michael Sheen as Antonio Salieri and Callum Scott Howells as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Michael Sheen returns to Amadeus in a full-circle moment for the acclaimed actor, who previously starred as Mozart in the West End and on Broadway in 1998 and 1999, and as Salieri at the Sydney Opera House in 2022. Callum Scott Howells is a BAFTA Cymru winner, who is known for his roles in It’s a Sin and Cabaret.
The show is directed by Jeremy Herrin, with set design by Olivier Award winner Bunny Christie, costume design by Lez Brotherston, and casting by Sam Jones CDG. It is produced by Second Half Productions and Welsh National Theatre, led by Michael Sheen.
Noël Coward Theatre, London
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