Russell Tovey and Carrie Cracknell Join Donmar 2026 Season

Russell Tovey and Carrie Cracknell Lined Up for Donmar Season

London’s Donmar Warehouse has unveiled a star-studded lineup for its 2026 season, marking a major wave of programming under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sheader. The newly announced season is headlined by the return of stage and screen favorite Russell Tovey and the Donmar directorial debut of the acclaimed Carrie Cracknell.

Russell Tovey Returns in 'The Guilty'

Russell Tovey (The History Boys, Angels in America) is set to return to the Donmar stage for the first time since 2021. He will lead the world premiere of "The Guilty," a gripping real-time thriller written by Chloë Moss.

Based on the critically acclaimed Danish film Den Skyldige (and its subsequent Hollywood remake), the play follows Joe (Tovey), a troubled police officer assigned to the 999 emergency night shift. When he receives a frantic call from a woman in grave danger, Joe must use only his ears and his intuition to save her—all while the audience is confined to his increasingly unstable perspective.

The production will be directed by Felix Barrett, the visionary founder of the immersive theater company Punchdrunk, promising a visceral and atmospheric experience when it runs from June 20 to August 15, 2026.

Carrie Cracknell Directs World Premiere of 'Mass'

Opening the season is the world premiere of "Mass," written by Fran Kranz. The play is a theatrical adaptation of Kranz’s 2021 Sundance award-winning film of the same name.

Directed by Carrie Cracknell (The Deep Blue Sea, Persuasion), the production centers on two couples who meet in the quiet room of a church to discuss a tragedy that has linked their families forever. The cast features a powerhouse ensemble including:

• Monica Dolan (Mr Bates vs The Post Office)

• Adeel Akhtar (Sherwood, Four Lions)

• Paul Hilton

• Lyndsey Marshal

"Mass" will run from April 18 to June 6, 2026, exploring themes of grief, forgiveness, and the attempt to find common ground after unimaginable violence.

Further Season Highlights

The 2026 season at the Donmar Warehouse also includes:

• A Month in the Country: A major revival of Brian Friel’s adaptation of the Ivan Turgenev classic, directed by Lyndsey Turner. It runs from August 22 to October 3.

• Ilford Boy: The world premiere of a new family drama by Danny Lee Wynter, directed by Tim Sheader. A coming-of-age story set in 90s East London, it closes the season from October 10 to November 28.

Ticket Information

As part of the Donmar's commitment to accessibility, the venue confirmed it will continue its £20 ticket scheme for audiences aged 35 and under. Public booking for the new season officially opened on February 6, 2026.

Source - https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/russell-tovey-and-carrie-cracknell-lined-up-for-donmar-season

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