Joe Dempsie in Expecting

Joe Dempsie is a British screen and stage actor known for his iconic roles in cult teen drama Skins as well as Game of Thrones. He is set to star in the world premiere of Expecting at Riverside Studios in early 2027.

Joe Dempsie returns to the stage as Ethan in Expecting, a world premiere play by Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola, directed by Andy Sandberg. The play follows two couples at different stages of adulthood as they grapple with whether to start a family, exploring why modern couples are waiting longer or choosing not to have children at all.

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About Joe Dempsie

Joe Dempsie discovered his passion for acting at a young age, honing his craft at the Central Junior Television Workshop in Nottingham. This prestigious training ground has produced several acclaimed British actors, and Dempsie emerged as one of its most promising talents. He made his first screen appearance in the medical drama Peak Practice at just thirteen years old, beginning a career that would span television, film, and theatre. Dempsie trained extensively in youth theatre before transitioning to professional acting, where he quickly established himself as a versatile performer. He made his London stage debut in 2013, and continued building an extensive career in film and television.

Theatre Credits

Joe Dempsie made his acclaimed London stage debut in 2013 with Even Stillness Breathes Softly Against a Brick Wall at Soho Theatre, directed by Nadia Latif and written by Brad Birch. The intimate production was a visceral examination of urban living and human existence, playing to critical acclaim from May to June 2013. He is due to return to the stage in 2027 with Expecting at Riverside Studios

Film and Television Credits

Notable credits include Skins (E4) as Chris Miles, the breakout role that launched his career as well as Game of Thrones (HBO as Gendry Baratheon, The Fades (BBC3); Southcliffe (Channel 4); Murder: Joint Enterprise (BBC2); This is England ’86 (2010) and This is England ’90 (2015); The Damned United (2009); Blitz (2011); Been So Long (2018); and Sherwood (2026).

Book Expecting Tickets

Don’t miss Joe Dempsie alongside a stellar cast including John Bradley (3 Body Problem, Game of Thrones), Katie Leung (Bridgerton, Harry Potter), and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell (Derry Girls) in this world premiere play exploring contemporary relationships and modern life choices.

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