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Your Invitation to the Wedding of the Year

Following a sold-out National Theatre premiere, Beth Steel’s uproarious and unflinchingly honest family saga Till the Stars Come Down descends on Theatre Royal Haymarket for a strictly limited 13-week celebration of love, loyalty and the messy beauty of modern Britain. It’s Sylvia and Marek’s big day: a blazing July afternoon in a Nottinghamshire mining town where Polish warehouse worker meets local girl and two families collide under a bunting-strung marquee. By midnight, vows will be tested, secrets unwrapped and one question will echo above the knees-up: how far will we go for the people we love?

Why You’ll Love It

• Playwright on the rise: Beth Steel won acclaim for “Wonderland” and “Labour of Love”; here she mines her own working-class roots to craft characters that feel ripped from the next table at the pub.
• A director with flair: Bijan Sheibani (Barber Shop Chronicles, A Taste of Honey) balances riotous comedy with gut-punch honesty. One minute you’re howling at karaoke-fueled aunties; the next you’re wiping away tears as a father confronts the ghosts of a strike-torn past.
• Immersive staging: Designer Samal Blenkinsopp transforms Haymarket’s gilded proscenium into a living village hall—fairy lights, trestle tables and a live three-piece band that slips seamlessly from folk fiddles to Beyoncé bangers.

Casts & Credits

The original National Theatre ensemble—led by Sinéad Matthews as headstrong bride Sylvia—returns, joined by stage favourites Marc Wootton, Lucy Black and breakout newcomer Ernest Kingsley Jr.. Sound designer Ian Dickinson pumps chart hits through vintage speakers while movement director Aline David turns drunken dad-dancing into storytelling gold.

A Celebration Shot Through with Social Truth

Steel’s script slips effortlessly between laugh-out-loud banter and razor-sharp commentary on class, migration and what it means to build a life together in 21st-century Britain. Every bouquet toss, every slurred toast, pushes the family closer to a confrontation decades in the making—yet the play refuses cynicism, choosing instead to champion connection in all its chaotic wonder.

Book Early—Seats Are Limited

The Haymarket run lasts only 13 weeks. Friday and Saturday evenings are expected to sell out first, with on-stage seating already in high demand. Smash the “Book Now” button to secure your spot at the reception, raise a plastic flute of prosecco and discover why critics called this production “exhilaratingly full of pain, joy and laughter”.

Visitor guidelines

Photography and filming are prohibited during the performance.
Switch all devices to silent before the lights dim.
Accessible seating and audio description headsets available—contact the venue 48 hours in advance.
Respect fellow audience members: no talking, texting or other disruptive behaviour.

Opening times

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

19:00 19:00 19:30 19:30 19:30 14:30, 19:30 CLOSED

FAQs

Is there an interval?

Yes—one 20-minute interval after approximately 70 minutes.

Will the National Theatre cast return?

Yes, the full principal cast transfers with the production.

Can I take drinks into the auditorium?

Drinks purchased on site are permitted in plastic cups with lids.

Is the show suitable for children?

The play contains strong language and adult themes; it is recommended for ages 12 and above. Please note that under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Know before you go

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before curtain to clear security and collect refreshments.
Latecomers admitted at a suitable break approximately 10 minutes into the performance.
Theatre Royal Haymarket is fully air-conditioned.
On-stage seating available only through the venue box office.

Cancelation policy

These tickets can’t be cancelled or rescheduled.

Address

Haymarket, London SW1Y 4HT, United Kingdom

About

Your Invitation to the Wedding of the Year

Following a sold-out National Theatre premiere, Beth Steel’s uproarious and unflinchingly honest family saga Till the Stars Come Down descends on Theatre Royal Haymarket for a strictly limited 13-week celebration of love, loyalty and the messy beauty of modern Britain. It’s Sylvia and Marek’s big day: a blazing July afternoon in a Nottinghamshire mining town where Polish warehouse worker meets local girl and two families collide under a bunting-strung marquee. By midnight, vows will be tested, secrets unwrapped and one question will echo above the knees-up: how far will we go for the people we love?

Why You’ll Love It

• Playwright on the rise: Beth Steel won acclaim for “Wonderland” and “Labour of Love”; here she mines her own working-class roots to craft characters that feel ripped from the next table at the pub.
• A director with flair: Bijan Sheibani (Barber Shop Chronicles, A Taste of Honey) balances riotous comedy with gut-punch honesty. One minute you’re howling at karaoke-fueled aunties; the next you’re wiping away tears as a father confronts the ghosts of a strike-torn past.
• Immersive staging: Designer Samal Blenkinsopp transforms Haymarket’s gilded proscenium into a living village hall—fairy lights, trestle tables and a live three-piece band that slips seamlessly from folk fiddles to Beyoncé bangers.

Casts & Credits

The original National Theatre ensemble—led by Sinéad Matthews as headstrong bride Sylvia—returns, joined by stage favourites Marc Wootton, Lucy Black and breakout newcomer Ernest Kingsley Jr.. Sound designer Ian Dickinson pumps chart hits through vintage speakers while movement director Aline David turns drunken dad-dancing into storytelling gold.

A Celebration Shot Through with Social Truth

Steel’s script slips effortlessly between laugh-out-loud banter and razor-sharp commentary on class, migration and what it means to build a life together in 21st-century Britain. Every bouquet toss, every slurred toast, pushes the family closer to a confrontation decades in the making—yet the play refuses cynicism, choosing instead to champion connection in all its chaotic wonder.

Book Early—Seats Are Limited

The Haymarket run lasts only 13 weeks. Friday and Saturday evenings are expected to sell out first, with on-stage seating already in high demand. Smash the “Book Now” button to secure your spot at the reception, raise a plastic flute of prosecco and discover why critics called this production “exhilaratingly full of pain, joy and laughter”.

Visitor guidelines

Photography and filming are prohibited during the performance.
Switch all devices to silent before the lights dim.
Accessible seating and audio description headsets available—contact the venue 48 hours in advance.
Respect fellow audience members: no talking, texting or other disruptive behaviour.

Opening times

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

19:00 19:00 19:30 19:30 19:30 14:30, 19:30 CLOSED

FAQs

Is there an interval?

Yes—one 20-minute interval after approximately 70 minutes.

Will the National Theatre cast return?

Yes, the full principal cast transfers with the production.

Can I take drinks into the auditorium?

Drinks purchased on site are permitted in plastic cups with lids.

Is the show suitable for children?

The play contains strong language and adult themes; it is recommended for ages 12 and above. Please note that under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Know before you go

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before curtain to clear security and collect refreshments.
Latecomers admitted at a suitable break approximately 10 minutes into the performance.
Theatre Royal Haymarket is fully air-conditioned.
On-stage seating available only through the venue box office.

Cancelation policy

These tickets can’t be cancelled or rescheduled.

Address

Haymarket, London SW1Y 4HT, United Kingdom

About

Your Invitation to the Wedding of the Year

Following a sold-out National Theatre premiere, Beth Steel’s uproarious and unflinchingly honest family saga Till the Stars Come Down descends on Theatre Royal Haymarket for a strictly limited 13-week celebration of love, loyalty and the messy beauty of modern Britain. It’s Sylvia and Marek’s big day: a blazing July afternoon in a Nottinghamshire mining town where Polish warehouse worker meets local girl and two families collide under a bunting-strung marquee. By midnight, vows will be tested, secrets unwrapped and one question will echo above the knees-up: how far will we go for the people we love?

Why You’ll Love It

• Playwright on the rise: Beth Steel won acclaim for “Wonderland” and “Labour of Love”; here she mines her own working-class roots to craft characters that feel ripped from the next table at the pub.
• A director with flair: Bijan Sheibani (Barber Shop Chronicles, A Taste of Honey) balances riotous comedy with gut-punch honesty. One minute you’re howling at karaoke-fueled aunties; the next you’re wiping away tears as a father confronts the ghosts of a strike-torn past.
• Immersive staging: Designer Samal Blenkinsopp transforms Haymarket’s gilded proscenium into a living village hall—fairy lights, trestle tables and a live three-piece band that slips seamlessly from folk fiddles to Beyoncé bangers.

Casts & Credits

The original National Theatre ensemble—led by Sinéad Matthews as headstrong bride Sylvia—returns, joined by stage favourites Marc Wootton, Lucy Black and breakout newcomer Ernest Kingsley Jr.. Sound designer Ian Dickinson pumps chart hits through vintage speakers while movement director Aline David turns drunken dad-dancing into storytelling gold.

A Celebration Shot Through with Social Truth

Steel’s script slips effortlessly between laugh-out-loud banter and razor-sharp commentary on class, migration and what it means to build a life together in 21st-century Britain. Every bouquet toss, every slurred toast, pushes the family closer to a confrontation decades in the making—yet the play refuses cynicism, choosing instead to champion connection in all its chaotic wonder.

Book Early—Seats Are Limited

The Haymarket run lasts only 13 weeks. Friday and Saturday evenings are expected to sell out first, with on-stage seating already in high demand. Smash the “Book Now” button to secure your spot at the reception, raise a plastic flute of prosecco and discover why critics called this production “exhilaratingly full of pain, joy and laughter”.

Know before you go

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before curtain to clear security and collect refreshments.
Latecomers admitted at a suitable break approximately 10 minutes into the performance.
Theatre Royal Haymarket is fully air-conditioned.
On-stage seating available only through the venue box office.

Visitor guidelines

Photography and filming are prohibited during the performance.
Switch all devices to silent before the lights dim.
Accessible seating and audio description headsets available—contact the venue 48 hours in advance.
Respect fellow audience members: no talking, texting or other disruptive behaviour.

Cancelation policy

These tickets can’t be cancelled or rescheduled.

Address

Haymarket, London SW1Y 4HT, United Kingdom

About

Your Invitation to the Wedding of the Year

Following a sold-out National Theatre premiere, Beth Steel’s uproarious and unflinchingly honest family saga Till the Stars Come Down descends on Theatre Royal Haymarket for a strictly limited 13-week celebration of love, loyalty and the messy beauty of modern Britain. It’s Sylvia and Marek’s big day: a blazing July afternoon in a Nottinghamshire mining town where Polish warehouse worker meets local girl and two families collide under a bunting-strung marquee. By midnight, vows will be tested, secrets unwrapped and one question will echo above the knees-up: how far will we go for the people we love?

Why You’ll Love It

• Playwright on the rise: Beth Steel won acclaim for “Wonderland” and “Labour of Love”; here she mines her own working-class roots to craft characters that feel ripped from the next table at the pub.
• A director with flair: Bijan Sheibani (Barber Shop Chronicles, A Taste of Honey) balances riotous comedy with gut-punch honesty. One minute you’re howling at karaoke-fueled aunties; the next you’re wiping away tears as a father confronts the ghosts of a strike-torn past.
• Immersive staging: Designer Samal Blenkinsopp transforms Haymarket’s gilded proscenium into a living village hall—fairy lights, trestle tables and a live three-piece band that slips seamlessly from folk fiddles to Beyoncé bangers.

Casts & Credits

The original National Theatre ensemble—led by Sinéad Matthews as headstrong bride Sylvia—returns, joined by stage favourites Marc Wootton, Lucy Black and breakout newcomer Ernest Kingsley Jr.. Sound designer Ian Dickinson pumps chart hits through vintage speakers while movement director Aline David turns drunken dad-dancing into storytelling gold.

A Celebration Shot Through with Social Truth

Steel’s script slips effortlessly between laugh-out-loud banter and razor-sharp commentary on class, migration and what it means to build a life together in 21st-century Britain. Every bouquet toss, every slurred toast, pushes the family closer to a confrontation decades in the making—yet the play refuses cynicism, choosing instead to champion connection in all its chaotic wonder.

Book Early—Seats Are Limited

The Haymarket run lasts only 13 weeks. Friday and Saturday evenings are expected to sell out first, with on-stage seating already in high demand. Smash the “Book Now” button to secure your spot at the reception, raise a plastic flute of prosecco and discover why critics called this production “exhilaratingly full of pain, joy and laughter”.

Know before you go

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before curtain to clear security and collect refreshments.
Latecomers admitted at a suitable break approximately 10 minutes into the performance.
Theatre Royal Haymarket is fully air-conditioned.
On-stage seating available only through the venue box office.

Visitor guidelines

Photography and filming are prohibited during the performance.
Switch all devices to silent before the lights dim.
Accessible seating and audio description headsets available—contact the venue 48 hours in advance.
Respect fellow audience members: no talking, texting or other disruptive behaviour.

Cancelation policy

These tickets can’t be cancelled or rescheduled.

Address

Haymarket, London SW1Y 4HT, United Kingdom