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Get A Moon for the Misbegotten Tickets at Almeida Theatre in London

Golden Globe & Olivier Award-winner Ruth Wilson (The Affair; Luther), Academy Award-nominated Michael Shannon (George & Tammy; Boardwalk Empire) and David Threlfall (Shameless), star in A Moon for the Misbegotten, a poignant drama about love, guilt, and redemption.

Step into a world of raw emotion and haunting beauty as Olivier Award-winner Rebecca Frecknall (A Streetcar Named DesireCabaret) brings to life Eugene O’Neill’s A Moon for the Misbegotten.

This captivating production dives deep into the aching themes of loneliness, heartbreak, and the desperate human need for connection. Hailed by The Guardian as a “scorching play about the eternal American theme of reality and illusion,” it’s a gripping, soul-stirring journey through the dark, fragile layers of human desire and regret.

Don’t miss the chance to experience the work of one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century, brought to the stage by one of the most visionary directors of our time.

A Moon for the Misbegotten ran at the Almeida Theatre in London from 18 June 2025 until 16 August 2025. There’s no current news about a West End transfer for the show, but check back for details or sign-up for alerts.

A Moon for the Misbegotten - Almeida Theatre - Casting

“There is no present or future – only the past, happening over and over again – now.”
On a barren farm in Connecticut, Josie Hogan dreams of more. Abandoned by her brothers and trapped with her volatile father, the desire for change feels urgent.

Haunted by the death of his mother, James Tyrone Jr drinks to cover the pain. Trapped in a spiral of guilt and shame he longs for connection.

When the two are brought together, a single night reveals a devastating truth and both will be altered forever.

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Who is in the cast of A Moon for the Misbegotten?

  • Michael Shannon
  • Ruth Wilson
  • David Threlfall
  • Peter Corboy
  • Akie Kotabe

Who are the creative team of A Moon for the Misbegotten?

  • Written by Eugene O’Neill
  • Directed by Rebecca Frecknall
  • Set Designer Tom Scutt
  • Costume Designer Moi Tran
  • Lighting Designer Jack Knowles
  • Sound Designer Peter Rice
  • Composer NYX
  • Casting Director Julia Horan CDG
  • Associate Director Lizzie Manwaring

Venue Information

Almeida Theatre , Almeida Street, London, N1 1TA

Nearest Tube or Train: Highbury & Islington (Victoria / Overground), Angel (Northern)

Nearest Buses: 4, 19, 30 or 43, 38, 56, 73, 341 and 476

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Critics' reviews of A Moon for the Misbegotten

★★★★★ "Utterly spellbinding... some of the finest acting you are likely to see on a stage this year" - The Telegraph

★★★★ "Achingly gorgeous" - TimeOut

★★★★ "Ruth Wilson and Michael Shannon are mesmerising" - Evening Standard

★★★★ "The best acting a British stage has seen in a long time" - The i Paper

★★★★ "Ruth Wilson and Michael Shannon are utterly luminous" - The Independent

★★★★ "Ruth Wilson performs with a magnetic intensity" - The Stage


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