Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia to transfer to Duke of York’s Theatre this summer
Carrie Cracknell’s acclaimed Old Vic production of Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia is set to transfer to the Duke of York’s Theatre from 20 June to 12 September. The revival comes as a tribute to Stoppard, who passed away in November 2025, and features a reconfigured in-the-round stage.
Carrie Cracknell’s highly praised revival of Arcadia originally ran at the Old Vic from 24 January to 21 March 2026, marking the play’s first staging at the venue. Part of outgoing artistic director Matthew Warchus’s final season, the production received two Olivier Award nominations earlier this year: Best Revival and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Isis Hainsworth.
The production will begin its West End run on 20 June at the Duke of York’s Theatre, which will be adapted into a theatre in the round format for the show. This marks the second time Arcadia has played at the Duke of York’s following David Leveaux’s 2009 production starring Dan Stevens and Nancy Carroll.
Arcadia, which premiered at the National Theatre in 1993, was Tom Stoppard’s award-winning exploration of themes such as time, truth, and knowledge. The play secured the Olivier Award for Best Play in its original run.
Producer Sonia Friedman described bringing Arcadia to the West End as “less like a revival and more like a responsibility.” She reflected on her long-term collaboration with Stoppard and highlighted the play’s enduring relevance and emotional balance.
The original Old Vic company featured Isis Hainsworth as Thomasina Coverly, Seamus Dillane as Septimus Hodge, Leila Farzad as Hannah Jarvis, and Prasanna Puwanarajah as Bernard Nightingale. The creative team included set designer Alex Eales, costume designer Suzanne Cave, and lighting designer Guy Hoare.
Further members of the cast at the Old Vic included Gabriel Akuwudike, Fiona Button, Angus Cooper, Holly Godliman, and Matthew Steer. The West End cast is yet to be announced, with tickets going on sale from midday.
Arcadia’s West End transfer arrives amid ongoing appreciation for Stoppard’s theatrical legacy and demonstrates the continued interest in productions that blend intellectual rigour with emotional storytelling.
