{"id":347595,"date":"2025-08-15T22:14:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T22:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/347595\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T22:14:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T22:14:17","slug":"stars-come-out-for-theatre-royal-haymarkets-2025-2026-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/347595\/","title":{"rendered":"Stars come out for Theatre Royal Haymarket\u2019s 2025-2026 season"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stars include David Harewood, Toby Jones, Caitlin FitzGerald, Mark Addy, Jenna Russell, Ralphi Fiennes and Miranda Raison<\/p>\n

A new production, and two major West End transfers are set for the Theatre Royal Haymarket<\/strong> in London in 2025 and 2026.<\/p>\n

Shakespeare\u2019s Othello<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> is opening this October, with new musical The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry<\/strong><\/a> having its West End premiere in January, and new play Grace Pervades<\/strong><\/a> following in April.<\/p>\n

\"OthelloOthello starring David Harewood, Toby Jones & Caitlin FitzGerald (Photo by Oliver Rosser)Othello<\/p>\n

A major new production of Shakespeare\u2019s Othello<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> is opening at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in October.<\/p>\n

Othello is playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 23 October 2025 to 17 January 2026.<\/p>\n

Directed by Tony Award winner Tom Morris<\/a><\/strong> OBE (War Horse<\/a>), Othello will run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 23 October 2025.<\/p>\n

An all-star cast will feature David Harewood<\/a><\/strong> OBE (Homeland) as Othello, Toby Jones<\/a><\/strong> OBE (Mr Bates vs the Post Office) as Iago, Caitlin FitzGerald<\/a><\/strong> (Succession) as Desdemona, Vinette Robinson<\/a><\/strong> (Boiling Point) as Emilia, and Olivier Award-winner Luke Treadaway<\/a><\/strong> (The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time) as Cassio.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry The Musical. Mark Addy and cast. Photo by Manuel HarlanThe Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry<\/p>\n

The stage musical adaptation of Rachel Joyce\u2019s best-selling novel The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry<\/strong><\/a> will run from 29 January to 18 April 2026. The production premiered at Chichester Festival Theatre in summer 2025 and features Mark Addy<\/a><\/strong> (Game of Thrones) as Harold Fry and Jenna Russell<\/a><\/strong> (EastEnders) as Maureen.<\/p>\n

The musical has a book by Rachel Joyce, Peter Darling and Katy Rudd, with music and lyrics by acclaimed indie folk musician Passenger (Mike Rosenberg). Direction is by Katy Rudd, choreography by Peter Darling, set and costume design by Bunny Christie, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Ian Dickinson, and orchestrations by Tom Deering.<\/p>\n

\"GraceGrace Pervades at Theatre Royal Bath. Ralph Fiennes & Miranda Raison. Photo by Marc BrennerGrace Pervades<\/p>\n

Grace Pervades<\/strong><\/a>, a new play by multi-award-winner David Hare, will transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket from April 2026, with dates to be confirmed. The play premiered at Theatre Royal Bath in June 2025.<\/p>\n

The production stars Ralph Fiennes<\/a><\/strong> (Conclave) as Henry Irving and Miranda Raison<\/a><\/strong> (Spooks) as Ellen Terry, and is directed by Jeremy Herrin.<\/p>\n

The creative team comprises Bob Crowley (set design), Fotini Dimou (costume design), Peter Mumford (lighting), Christopher Shutt (sound), and Paul Englishby (music).<\/p>\n

More shows at the Theatre Royal Haymarket<\/p>\n

Currently playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket is the National Theatre\u2019s acclaimed production of Beth Steel\u2019s drama Till the Stars Come Down<\/strong><\/a>, until 27 September 2025.<\/p>\n

Also now playing at the Haymarket is children\u2019s show <\/a>The Tiger Who Came To Tea<\/strong><\/a>, until 7 September 2025.<\/p>\n

A new production of Oscar Wilde\u2019s Salom\u00e9<\/strong><\/a> is running from 30 September to 11 October 2025.<\/p>\n

This is followed by a new production of Othello<\/strong><\/a> starring David Harewood, Toby Jones & Caitlin FitzGerald, from 23 October 2025 to 17 January 2026.<\/p>\n

At Christmas, kids\u2019 show Peppa Pig\u2019s Big Family Show!<\/strong><\/a> is playing from 5 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.<\/p>\n

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London from 29 January 2026, booking to 18 April 2026.<\/p>\n

Grace Pervades is playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from April 2026.<\/p>\n

Booking information<\/p>\n

Book Othello tickets<\/a> at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London<\/strong><\/p>\n

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More about tickets to Grace Pervades<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcf7\u00a0Main photo: Theatre Royal Haymarket – Othello, Grace Pervades (Photo Marc Brenner), The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Photo Manuel Harlan)<\/p>\n

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