London’s West End is set to welcome back Florian Zeller’s hit comedy The Truth for a strictly limited 12-week season. Following a completely sold-out run at the Apollo Theatre, production company Melting Pot announced that the production will take residence at the Theatre Royal Haymarket beginning Thursday, July 29, 2027.
The upcoming run will feature the reunion of the production’s original principal cast before the show embarks on a nationwide tour across the United Kingdom in the autumn of 2027. Tickets for the London engagement officially go on sale to the public.
Original Principal Cast Reunites
Theatregoers will see the return of the acclaimed core quartet. Tony Award nominee Stephen Mangan stars as Michel, joined by comedy icon Ardal O’Hanlon as Paul, Sarah Hadland as Alice, and double Olivier Award winner Janie Dee as Laurence.
Director Lindsay Posner will helm the revival, utilizing Christopher Hampton’s translation of Zeller’s Olivier-nominated play. The creative team also features set and costume design by Lizzie Clachan, lighting design by Richard Howell, and sound design by Adam Cork.
Plot and Creative Background
Written by Academy Award winner and multi-Olivier nominee Florian Zeller, The Truth explores the precarious nature of honesty, friendship, and fidelity. The narrative centers on Michel, who is engaged in an affair with his best friend’s wife. As the lives and relationships of two intertwined couples spiral into a web of secrets and deception, Michel attempts to convince himself and everyone around him that absolute honesty is vastly overrated.
Producer Simon Friend shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming run: “The Truth was a sell-out sensation over its run at the Apollo Theatre, which finished a few weeks ago, and our magnificent cast had such fun with Florian’s comic masterpiece that they’re reuniting to bring more gales of laughter to the West End. We’re enormously grateful to Len Blavatnik and Danny Cohen for welcoming the show into the Theatre Royal Haymarket for another season next year before heading out across the country.”
Ticket Information and Schedule
The 12-week limited season at the Theatre Royal Haymarket runs from July 29 through October 16, 2027. Performances are scheduled Monday through Saturday at 7:30 pm, with matinee performances on Thursdays and Saturdays at 3:00 pm. Specific casting schedules note that Ardal O’Hanlon will perform through September 4, 2027.
Following the London run, the production will hit regional venues in autumn 2027, with confirmed stops including the Theatre Royal in Brighton, the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham, and the Theatre Royal in Glasgow.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Truth open in London’s West End in 2027?
The production begins its limited 12-week season at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on Thursday, July 29, 2027, running through October 16, 2027.
Who stars in the West End revival of The Truth?
The returning principal cast features Stephen Mangan as Michel, Ardal O’Hanlon as Paul, Sarah Hadland as Alice, and double Olivier Award winner Janie Dee as Laurence.
Who wrote and translated the play?
The comedy is written by Academy Award-winning playwright Florian Zeller and translated into English by Christopher Hampton.
Will the production tour outside of London?
Yes. Following its 12-week run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, the production will embark on a UK tour in autumn 2027, visiting venues in Brighton, Canterbury, Birmingham, and Glasgow.
What is the running time of the show?
The production runs for approximately 90 minutes with no interval.
