Two of Hollywood's brightest young talents are set to make their highly anticipated West End debuts in one of Shakespeare's most celebrated tragedies. Sadie Sink, best known for her breakout role in Netflix's Stranger Things, and Noah Jupe, the acclaimed star of A Quiet Place, will take on the iconic roles of Juliet and Romeo in a new production directed by award-winning theatre director Robert Icke.
Star-Studded Production Details
The production will run for a limited 12-week engagement beginning in March at London's prestigious Harold Pinter Theatre. This marks a significant milestone for both actors, who have built impressive film and television careers but are now venturing into professional theatre in the UK for the first time.
Robert Icke, whose previous critically acclaimed work includes Oedipus and The Doctor, will helm this new interpretation of the classic romance. The creative team boasts an impressive roster of award-winning talent, including set and costume designer Hildegard Bechtler, lighting designer Jon Clark, sound designer Tom Gibbons, and video designer Ash J. Woodward.
Actors' Excitement for London Debut
For Sadie Sink, who began her career on Broadway in Annie, the West End debut represents a long-held ambition. 'I was a Broadway kid, so I've always dreamed about doing a show in the West End,' the 23-year-old actress revealed. 'To get to do that in one of Shakespeare's most famous plays under Rob's direction with Noah will be such an exciting challenge. London theatre has this incredible energy, and I can't wait to be a part of it.'
Sink earned a Critic's Choice nomination for her powerful performance in Darren Aronofsky's The Whale and will soon join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Her stage credentials were further cemented earlier this year with a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play for John Proctor Is the Villain.
Noah Jupe, at just 20 years old, has already established himself as a formidable talent with praised performances in A Quiet Place, Honey Boy, and Ford v Ferrari. The rising star expressed his enthusiasm for tackling theatre for the first time. 'Theatre is something I've always been intrigued by,' Jupe commented. 'It seems like such a challenging and rewarding experience for an actor. The combination of Romeo, Rob and Sadie is an opportunity you simply cannot turn down.'
Visionary Director's Take on Classic Tragedy
Robert Icke, known for his bold reinterpretations of classic texts including Oresteia, 1984 and Hamlet, shared his excitement about returning to one of theatre's most enduring works. 'This is one of the plays I've returned to again and again,' Icke explained, 'and the opportunity to tackle it in London with two wonderful young actors is hugely exciting. It's an explosive play, filled with heat and life, which confronts us with the fragility of our lives and the momentousness of every last second.'
Icke's current Olivier-award winning production of Oedipus, starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, is enjoying a successful run on Broadway, demonstrating his international appeal and directorial prowess.
The production follows the announcement that pre-sale tickets became available on Tuesday 18th November, with general sales opening at 10am on Wednesday 19th November via romeojulietplay.com. Additional casting and creative team members are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, building anticipation for what promises to be one of the most talked-about theatrical events of the spring season.
