The Story at National Theatre: Full Cast Join Letitia Wright

The National Theatre has officially unveiled the full ensemble joining BAFTA Award-winner Letitia Wright (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) for the UK premiere of Tracey Scott Wilson’s newsroom thriller, The Story.

Directed by National Theatre Associate Artist Clint Dyer (Death of England), the production is set to be a major highlight of the 2026 season, running in the Olivier Theatre from August 27 to October 24, 2026.

The Leading Ensemble

Joining Wright, who stars as the ambitious reporter Yvonne Wilson, is a high-profile cast of stage and screen veterans:

• Lorraine Toussaint: The Orange Is the New Black and The Equalizer star makes a rare London stage appearance.

• Ashley Thomas: Also known as the MOBO Award-winning artist Bashy, Thomas brings his acclaimed dramatic range (Them, Top Boy) to the Olivier stage.

• Wilf Scolding: Known for his roles in Andor and the West End revival of Cabaret.

• Aliyah Odoffin: Following her standout performance in the National’s All My Sons.

The Supporting Cast

The production also features a rich ensemble of established talent:

• Antonia Bernath (Downton Abbey)

• Unique Spencer (Top Boy)

• Jay Simpson (Black Mirror)

• Tee Arnold (The Prince)

• Donna Augustin (St Marks)

• Linseigh Green (The Drifter’s Girl)

About the Play

Based on true events, The Story follows Yvonne Wilson (Wright), a Black reporter at a major newspaper who goes against her editor to investigate the murder of a white teacher in a Black neighborhood. As rival journalists race for the headline at any cost, the play interrogates the ethics of modern media, the power of narrative, and the personal cost of the "truth."

Key 2026 Dates

• Previews Begin: August 27, 2026

• Press Night: September 3, 2026

• Booking Opens: Priority booking for National Theatre members begins on February 5, 2026, with general public tickets on sale shortly after.

A Star-Studded 2026 Season

The Story is part of a powerhouse 2026 lineup at the National Theatre that includes Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss in Electra / Persona, Sandra Oh in The Misanthrope, and the return of the blockbuster production of War Horse.

Source - https://www.westendtheatre.com/333709/news/the-story-casting-announced-to-join-letitia-wright-at-the-national-theatre/

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