Check out the latest photos and videos of the Almeida Theatre’s world premiere production of Romans, a novel by Alice Birch.
Romans, a novel is now playing at the Almeida in London until 11 October 2025.
This new play, which jumps around in different time periods, is about three brothers, and stars Olivier Award-winner Kyle Soller (The Inheritance; Andor).
The production has scored great reviews from the critics, with five stars from What’s On Stage, and four-star reviews from The i Paper, Telegraph, TimeOut, Evening Standard, Guardian, FT, The Stage and more.
Just in: The first trailer has been released for Romans, a novel.
Video: Romans, a novel – Trailer
The cast also features Declan Conlon (The Tudors, Faith Healer), Yanexi Enriquez (Ballet Shoes), Olivier Huband (Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Our Country’s Good), Oliver Johnstone (The Real Thing, Retrograde), Jerry Killick (The Other Place), Adelle Leonce (Fool Me Once, Anna Karenina), Agnes O’Casey (Black Doves, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold) and Stuart Thompson (Spring Awakening).
Romans – production photos
See the first production images released of Romans, a novel at the Almeida Theatre.
Romans is directed by former Royal Court Associate Director Sam Pritchard, and is the new play from award-winning writer Alice Birch (Anatomy of a Suicide; Normal People).
Photos: Romans, a novel – in rehearsals
Also, go behind the scenes of rehearsals for Romans, a novel at the Almeida Theatre.
Romans is billed as a monumental, kaleidoscopic portrait of masculinity from the nineteenth century to the present day, exploring how male narratives have shaped the world we know.
Video: Behind the scenes interview with Kyle Soller
Joining Sam Pritchard in the creative team are Set and Costume Designer Merle Hensel, Lighting Designer Lee Curran, Sound Designer Benjamin Grant, Composer Jasmin Kent Rodgman, Movement Director Hannes Langolf, Casting Director Amy Ball CDG, Assistant Director Neetu Singh, Costume Supervisor Jackie Orton, and Wigs, Hair and Makeup Supervisor Sophia Khan.
Video: Interview with the director Sam Pritchard
Romans, a novel is now playing at the Almeida Theatre in London, until 11 October 2025.
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