West End Welcomes Stranger Things Star Sadie Sink in Romeo & Juliet

Posted on 19 Nov 2025

London theatre fans have reason to celebrate: **Sadie Sink** (

) and **Noah Jupe** (

) are set to make their West End debuts together in Shakespeare’s

. The production will open at the Harold Pinter Theatre on 16 March 2026 for a strictly limited 12-week run.

**Sadie Sink**, known for her breakout role as Max in

and her Tony-nominated performance in

, said:

“I’ve always dreamed about doing a show in the West End. To do that in one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays under Rob's direction with Noah is such an exciting challenge.”

**Noah Jupe**, who recently wowed audiences in

and

, will also make his stage debut. He described the project as:

“An opportunity you simply cannot turn down.”

### Visionary Direction Acclaimed director **Robert Icke** (*Oedipus*, *The Doctor*) will helm the production, joined by Olivier and Tony-winning designers for set, costume, lighting, sound, and video. Icke said: “This is an explosive play, filled with heat and life… I can’t wait to get started.” ### Engaging the Next Generation Empire Street Productions have partnered with the Harold Pinter Theatre on *Romeo & Juliet: The Star-Crossed Projects*, giving students the chance to see the play, take workshops, and perform on stage at the Harold Pinter Theatre in June 2026. ### The Story Set in Verona during the height of summer, *Romeo & Juliet* follows two young people from feuding families who meet at a party and fall deeply in love. Their passion sparks a chain of events that escalates into heartbreak and tragedy. With duels, secret meetings, and unforgettable speeches, Shakespeare’s tale explores love, fate, and the fragility of life in a way that still resonates today. *Romeo & Juliet* runs 16 March – 6 June 2026 at the [Harold Pinter Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/harold-pinter-theatre-london). Further casting details to be announced