Till the Stars Come Down
| Till the Stars Come Down | |
|---|---|
West End promotional poster | |
| Written by | Beth Steel |
| Directed by | Bijan Sheibani |
| Date premiered | 24 January 2024 |
| Place premiered | National Theatre, London |
| Genre | Romantic Drama |
Till the Stars Come Down is a romantic drama play by Beth Steel. It originally premiered at London's National Theatre in 2024. It subsequently transferred to the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London's West End in 2025. The production was nominated for two 2024 Lawrence Olivier Awards, including Best New Play.
Synopsis
Unfolding over one scorching summer day during the wedding of Sylvia and Marek, a Polish immigrant. Set in a former East Midlands mining town, the play follows Sylvia's working-class family as passions ignite and long-held secrets surface, testing loyalties and forcing characters to confront a future full of uncertainty. The play blends humor and tragedy, exploring complex family dynamics, love, loss, and the scars left by political and economic history.[1]
Production History
London (2024)
The play made its world premiere on 24 January 2024 at the Dorfman Theatre at the National Theatre. The production was directed by Bijan Sheibani. The production closed on 16 March 2024.[2]
West End (2025)
The production transferred to the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London's West End in the Summer of 2025. Most of the National Theatre cast reprised their roles. The production officially began performances from 1 July 2025 and ran through 27 September 2025.[3]
Cast and characters
| Character | London[4] | West End[5] |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2025 | |
| Sylvia | Sinéad Matthews | |
| Aunty Carol | Lorraine Ashbourne | Dorothy Atkinson |
| Hazel | Lucy Black | |
| Maggie | Lisa McGrillis | Aisling Loftus |
| Sarah | Bodhi Rae Breathnach | Lillie Babb |
| Maggie Livermore | Elodie Blomfield | |
| Cadence Williams | ||
| John | Derek Riddell | Adrian Bower |
| Leanne | Ruby Stokes | Ruby Thompson |
| Uncle Pete | Philip Whitchurch | |
| Tony | Alan Williams | |
| Marek | Marc Wootton | Julian Kostov |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Laurence Olivier Awards[6] | Best New Play | Nominated | |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Lorraine Ashbourne | Nominated | ||
References
- ^ "Till the Stars Come Down - at Theatre Royal Haymarket". Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ "Till The Stars Come Down - National Theatre". Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ Rook, Olivia (2025-05-06). "Casting revealed for 'Till the Stars Come Down' in the West End". London Theatre. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ "Till The Stars Come Down - National Theatre". Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ "Till the Stars Come Down - at Theatre Royal Haymarket". Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ "Olivier Awards 2024". Olivier Awards. Retrieved 2025-09-26.