The production will embark on a UK tour from the 11th September.
Full casting has now been confirmed for the revival of Emma Rice’s adaptation of Tristan & Yseult, which was first staged in 2003 and last seen on stage in 2017.
John Leader and Nandi Bhebhe lead the cast as Tristan and Yseult. They are joined by Matthew Churcher (Frocin), Tom Fox (Morholt and Brangian), Jack Heydon (Love Spotter), Stephanie Hockley (Whitehands), Edward Rowe (King Mark) and Nigel Sudarkasa (Love Spotter). In the band are Pat Moran, Stu Barker, Harry Miller, Philippa Hogg and, as alternate for the New York run, Mary Johnson.
Co-produced with York Theatre Royal and Nottingham Playhouse, the show embarks on a UK tour, with previews at Theatre Royal Bath from 11 September 2026, as part of the company’s three-year partnership with the venue, entitled The Director’s Cut. The show will also run at St Ann’s Warehouse in New York from 1-22 November.
This revival of the production will open at the Theatre Royal Bath before visiting: Theatr Clwyd, Citizens Theatre Glasgow, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Oxford Playhouse, Nottingham Playhouse and York Theatre Royal.
Written by Anna Maria Murphy and Carl Grose and adapted and directed by Rice, the creative team is completed by Stu Barker (Composer), Simon Baker (Sound Designer), Malcolm Rippeth (Lighting Designer), Etta Murfitt (Choreographer & Intimacy Coordinator), with the original set and costume design by Bill Mitchell, refreshed by Vicki Mortimer.
To find out more and to book tickets visit: https://www.emmaricecompany.co.uk/productions/tristan-%26-yseult