Stranger Things Star Sadie Sink to Make West End Debut in Romeo and Juliet
Sadie Sink, renowned for her role in Stranger Things, is set to make her West End debut as Juliet in a new production of Romeo and Juliet. This exciting project will be directed by acclaimed theater director Robert Icke, with performances starting on March 16, 2024, and running for 12 weeks until June 6, 2024.
Cast and Creative Team
Noah Jupe, known for his performances in A Quiet Place and Le Mans ’66, will star opposite Sink as Romeo. This production marks Jupe’s entry into professional theater. He is also set to appear in the upcoming BBC drama The Night Manager.
The creative team includes:
- Director: Robert Icke
- Producer: James Bierman
- Set and Costume Designer: Hildegard Bechtler
- Lighting Designer: Jon Clark
- Sound Designer: Tom Gibbons
- Video Designer: Ash J. Woodward
Sadie Sink’s Theater Background
Sadie Sink is not new to the stage. She made her Broadway debut at age 10 in the musical Annie. Additionally, she played a young Princess Elizabeth in Peter Morgan’s The Audience. Earlier this year, Sink earned a Tony Award nomination for her lead role in John Proctor Is the Villain.
James Bierman, the producer, praised Sink’s stage presence, highlighting her deep-rooted experience in theater. He noted that their initial meeting with director Icke lasted for four hours, which involved workshops that solidified her casting in the production.
Production Insights
The choice of Romeo and Juliet resonates personally for Icke, as it was his first professional direction in 2012. He aims to explore themes of time and fate within Shakespeare’s tale. The characters of Romeo and Juliet will be depicted with new layers, offering a dynamic and engaging interpretation.
Upcoming Projects
Besides her stage debut, Sink is currently filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, set to release on July 31, 2024. She will also join the cast of an upcoming Avengers film scheduled to begin shooting in London in late 2026.
With Sink and Jupe taking on such iconic roles, the upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet promises to captivate audiences with its fresh perspective and talented cast.
