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  • Venue Royal Court Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 25 July 2026
  • Age guidelines 14+

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Hungry for change. Ready to spark a revolution.

Get tickets to Archduke at the Royal Court Theatre and dive into a razor-sharp, darkly funny thriller from Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph.

The talented cast includes Olivier Award-winner Chris Walley (The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Young Offenders), Janice Connolly (Phoenix Nights, Stanley Morgan (The Westies), Abraham Popoola (Spider-Noir), and British Comedy Award and Rose d’Or Award winner Marc Wootton (Nativity!).

A gripping, witty and “occasionally accurate” take on the plot to assassinate Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Belgrade, 1914. Three hungry young men are offered food — and a mission that will ignite the 20th century. What follows is a bold, fiercely intelligent story of destiny, revolution, and the absurd spark that changed history forever.

Directed by Lyndsey Turner (The Crucible, 1536) and designed by Es Devlin (The Lehman Trilogy), Archduke brings wit, tension, and stunning design to the Royal Court Theatre — one of the West End’s most iconic London stages and a powerhouse for world-class new writing.

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Don’t miss your chance to see this explosive new play on the London stage — book your Archduke tickets at London’s Royal Court Theatre.

Archduke runs from 20 June to 25 July 2026 at the Royal Court Theatre, London.

About the story

“Maybe the world don’t have to end at all. We can just get off the train… go get a sandwich.”

Belgrade, 1914. Three young men, broke and famished, are offered food—and the chance to change history. Their assignment is simple and unthinkable: kill Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

What follows is a wild, heartfelt ride through destiny, doubt and the absurdity of revolution, as Joseph reframes one of history’s most consequential moments through the eyes of its most reluctant radicals.

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★★★★
“Archduke is a real oddity and a lingering delight.”
The Times
★★★★
“Inflects a convincing then with nuances of now”
The Guardian

Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Archduke?

Starring:

    • Chris Walley
    • Abraham Popoola
    • Stanley Morgan
    • Janice Connolly
    • Marc Wootton

Who are the creative team of Archduke?

  • Written by Rajiv Joseph
  • Directed by Lyndsey Turner
  • Designed by Es Devlin
  • Lighting Designe by Neil Austin
  • Sound Design by Tingying Dong
  • Costume Design by Evie Gurney
  • Illusion Design by Skylar Fox
  • Casting Director Julia Horan CDG
  • Props by Ryan O’Conner
  • Associate Designers Alice Hallifax and Temitayo Shonibare
  • Fight Director Sam Lyon-Behan

Venue Information

Royal Court Theatre , Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS

Nearest Tube or Train: Sloane Square (Circle Line, District Line)

Nearest Buses: 19, 22, 319, C1, N19, N22, 137, 452

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Critics' reviews of Archduke

★★★★ “Archduke is a real oddity and a lingering delight.” The Times

★★★★ “Inflects a convincing then with nuances of now” The Guardian

★★★ “Anchored by great performances.” The Stage

★★★ “It’s all very bizarre, and often very funny.” What's On Stage

★★★ “It’s fresh, funny and affirms human fallibility as a driver of world events.” The Telegraph

Frequently Asked Questions

Archduke is playing at the Royal Court Theatre in London
The age recommendations for Archduke are: 14+
Yes, Archduke has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, Archduke has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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