Till the Stars Come Down

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Till the Stars Come Down
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Written byBeth Steel
Directed by Bijan Sheibani
Date premiered24 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.

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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 is scheduled to run through 27 September 2025. [3]

Cast and characters

CharacterLondon [4] West End [5]
20242025
Sylvia Sinéad Matthews
Aunty Carol Lorraine Ashbourne Dorothy Atkinson
HazelLucy Black
Maggie Lisa McGrillis Aisling Loftus
Sarah Bodhi Rae Breathnach Lillie Babb
Maggie LivermoreElodie 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

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResult
2024 Laurence Olivier Awards [6] Best New Play Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Lorraine Ashbourne Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Till the Stars Come Down - at Theatre Royal Haymarket" . Retrieved 2025-09-26.
  2. ↑ "Till The Stars Come Down - National Theatre" . Retrieved 2025-09-26.
  3. ↑ Rook, Olivia (2025-05-06). "Casting revealed for 'Till the Stars Come Down' in the West End". London Theatre. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
  4. ↑ "Till The Stars Come Down - National Theatre" . Retrieved 2025-09-26.
  5. ↑ "Till the Stars Come Down - at Theatre Royal Haymarket" . Retrieved 2025-09-26.
  6. ↑ "Olivier Awards 2024". Olivier Awards. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
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