Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup Star in West End’s “Virginia Woolf” Revival
A new staging of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will open at @sohoplace this autumn. The revival pairs Gillian Anderson as Martha with Billy Crudup as George.
Cast and creative team
The company also includes Josh Dylan as Nick and Phoebe Horn as Honey. Marianne Elliott will direct the production.
- Producer: Sonia Friedman Productions, in association with Nica Burns.
- Designer: Miriam Buether.
- Lighting: James Farncombe.
- Sound: Ian Dickinson.
- Casting director: Jim Carnahan.
Production details
The run begins on 21 September 2026 and closes on 19 December 2026. The production’s press night is set for 30 September 2026.
Performances will be staged in the round at @sohoplace. The chosen configuration aims to place audiences close to the action.
Creative approach and context
The play is set on an American college campus. It follows George and Martha hosting a younger couple late at night.
The evening unfolds through escalating confrontations leading to a dramatic reckoning. The team says the format intensifies the play’s emotional stakes.
Production significance
The story last appeared in the West End in 2017. That staging starred Imelda Staunton and Conleth Hill.
Producers describe this revival as a chance to present an American classic in an intimate setting. Filmogaz.com will follow further casting and scheduling updates.
