“I was a Broadway kid, so I’ve always dreamed about doing a show in the West End. 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.”
A Major West End Debut for Two Rising Stars
“Theatre is something I’ve always been intrigued by. It seems like such a challenging and rewarding experience for an actor. So I was very excited to hear about this project. The combination of Romeo, Rob and Sadie is an opportunity you simply cannot turn down.”
Director Robert Icke, known for his inventive approach to classic texts, also shared his enthusiasm for the project:
“This is one of the plays I’ve returned to again and again, 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 are and the momentousness of every last second. I can’t wait to get started.”
Alongside the production, Empire Street Productions is launching a schools initiative titled Romeo and Juliet: The Star Crossed Projects, offering Key Stage 3 and 4 students access to workshops, performances and creative opportunities at the Harold Pinter Theatre. These programmes aim to make Shakespeare more accessible and will culminate in student sharings on 4 and 5 June 2026.
With a world class director, two acclaimed young actors and a creative team known across London theatre, this production of Romeo and Juliet is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated shows of 2026.
Photo credit: Helen Murray
