Book tickets for The Humans at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, starring Matt Smith (Doctor Who, House of the Dragon) for a strictly limited 13-week run.

The Humans in London

Making its world premiere at the Theatre Royal Haymarket is a new play from Jack Thorne (A Christmas Carol, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), based on the novel by international bestselling author Matt Haig.

Matt Smith stars in this funny and thrilling new play that lays bare the beautiful absurdity of being alive.

Directed by award-winning director Jeremy Herrin, this dazzling new theatrical adventure will run from 30 October 2027 until 29 January 2028.

Book The Humans tickets

Book your tickets for The Humans, playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 30 October 2027 to 29 January 2028. With a strictly limited 13-week run and a star lead, early booking is recommended.

The Humans is a hugely entertaining, funny and thrilling new play that lays bare the beautiful absurdity of being alive.

An alien is tasked with taking over the body of a Cambridge mathematics professor to destroy his breakthrough proof and silence anyone who knows it, only to grow unexpectedly fond of human life, art, and the professor’s family.

Adapted by Jack Thorne from the novel by international bestselling author Matt Haig, it is a dazzling new theatrical adventure that might just leave you seeing the world a little differently.

Performance Information

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Tickets by Month
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Nov 2027
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Stars and Creatives

Matt Smith in The Humans
Matt Smith in The Humans

Who is in the cast of The Humans?

Starring Matt Smith

Who are the creative team of The Humans?

  • Writer: Jack Thorne
  • Based on the novel by: Matt Haig
  • Director: Jeremy Herrin

Venue Information

Theatre Royal Haymarket , 8 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4HT

Nearest Tube or Train: Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo, Piccadilly), Leicester Square (Northern, Piccadilly)

Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 40, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Humans is playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London
To buy official London Theatre tickets to The Humans, click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, The Humans has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday

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