Florian Zeller’s acclaimed comedy The Truth is set to return to London’s West End. It will open a strictly limited 12-week run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on July 29, 2027. Following a sold-out engagement at the Apollo Theatre, the production reunites its original star-studded quartet before embarking on an extensive UK autumn tour.
Star-Studded Cast Reunites for West End Return
Theatregoers will see the return of the original cast members who charmed audiences during their earlier 2026 run. Tony Award-nominated actor Stephen Mangan will star as Michel, a man navigating a complex web of infidelity with his best friend’s wife. Comedy icon Ardal O’Hanlon will portray Paul, alongside Sarah Hadland as Alice, and double Olivier Award-winner Janie Dee taking on the role of Laurence.
Producer Simon Friend expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming run. He noted that the cast had an exceptional time bringing Zeller’s material to life. Producers and creative teams secured the Theatre Royal Haymarket engagement through October 16, 2027, before the production transitions to regional venues across the country.
Creative Team and Plot Dynamics
Written by Academy Award-winning and two-time Olivier-nominated playwright Florian Zeller and translated by Christopher Hampton, The Truth uses sharp psychological insight and biting humor to examine modern relationships. The plot centers on Michel’s attempts to justify his affair with Alice. It questions how deception, trust, and competing versions of truth shape interpersonal bonds.
Production Credits
- Playwright: Florian Zeller
- Translator: Christopher Hampton
- Director: Lindsay Posner
- Set and Costume Design: Lizzie Clachan
- Lighting Design: Richard Howell
- Sound Design: Adam Cork
- Producer: Simon Friend and Hanna Osmolska for Melting Pot
UK National Tour Dates and Schedule
After concluding its London residency in mid-October 2027, the production will hit the road for a regional UK tour. Confirmed stops include:
- Theatre Royal, Brighton: October 18 – 23, 2027
- Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury: Autumn 2027
- The Lowry, Salford: October 26 – 30, 2027
- Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham: November 2 – 6, 2027
- Theatre Royal, Glasgow: November 9 – 13, 2027 (Exclusive Scottish engagement)
Tickets for the Theatre Royal Haymarket run are on sale to the public. This offers audiences another chance to experience what critics have called an ingenious and laugh-out-loud exploration of human deceit.
