Constellations returns to the West End with four star casts!

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The beautiful and heartbreaking romance [***Constellations***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/constellations-vaudeville-tickets) is set to be revived this summer in the West End starring four different casts. The hit play written by **Nick Payne** and directed by **Michael Longhurst** will open at [**London’s Vaudeville Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/vaudeville-theatre-london) on 18 June and run until 12 September 2021. [**Tickets for *Constellations***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/constellations-vaudeville-tickets) are set to be in high demand, as this award-winning play takes on a new twist with four star studded casts.


### Who will star in *Constellations*? *Constellations* is a play that explores the multiverse and the many possibilities of a relationship. There will be four different casts in the *Constellations* 2021 West End production and each will refract the play afresh. **Starring from 18 June – 1 August is Sheila Atim and Ivanno Jeremiah**. **Sheila Atim MBE** is an Olivier Award-winning actor, as well as a successful composer and writer. Atim co-wrote *The Lightning Child*, in which she made her professional acting debut at **Shakespeare’s Globe** in 2013. Her other acting theatre credits include *Girl From The North Country* ([**Old Vic**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/old-vic-theatre-london)/[**No****ël Coward Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/noel-coward-theatre-london)) for which she was nominated for the 18th WhatsOnStage Award’s Best Supporting Actress in a Play, and Emilia in *Othello* (**Shakespeare’s Globe**). **Ivanno Jeremiah** is known for his roles in BBC’s *The Hollow Crown*, Netflix’s *Black Mirror* and Channel 4’s *Humans*. **Starring from 23 June – 24 July is Peter Capaldi and Zoë Wanamaker**. **Peter Capaldi** is popularly known for playing the twelfth Doctor in BBC’s *Doctor Who*. He is also known for his roles in BBC’s *The Thick of It*, *Paddington* and Disney’s *Christopher Robin*. Capaldi has extensive credits in film, television and theatre. **Zoë Wanamaker CBE** has vast credits in television as well as film and theatre. She is popularly known for her roles in *Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone*, ITV’s *Agatha Christie’s Poirot* and BBC’s *My Family*. **Starring from 30 July – 11 September is Omari Douglas and Russell Tovey**. **Omari Douglas** is best known for his roles in *Wise Children* and **Russell T Davies**’ *It’s A Sin*. His theatre credits include *Five Guys Named Moe*, *Jesus Christ Superstar* and *Hairspray*. **Russell Tovey** is popularly known for his roles in BBC’s *Being Human*, BBC’s *Sherlock* and *The History Boys* (film). His theatre credits include *The History Boys* (**National Theatre**), *Angels in America* (**National Theatre**) and *The Lover/The Collection* ([**Harold Pinter Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/harold-pinter-theatre-london)). **Starring from 6 August – 12 September is Anna Maxwell Martin and Chris O’Dowd**. **Anna Maxwell Martin** is a two-time winning BAFTA Award-winner. She is popularly known for her roles in BBC’s *Motherland*, Amazon Prime’s *Good Omens* and BBC’s *Line of Duty*. Her extensive theatre credits include *Cabaret* (**Lyric Theatre**), *Measure for Measure* (**Almeida Theatre**), and *Consent* (**National Theatre**). **Chris O’Dowd** is an actor and comedian most popularly known for his lead role in Channel 4’s *The IT Crowd*. His popular film roles include *Bridesmaids*, *This is 40*, and *Thor: The Dark World*. ### *Constellations* London creative team Michael Longhurst returns to direct hit play *Constellations*. There will be lighting design by **Lee Curran**, sound design by **David McSeveny**, music by **Simon Slater** and movement direction by **Lucy Cullingford**. There is casting by **Anna Cooper** CDG for the **Donmar Warehouse**. The creative team is complete by designer **Tom Scutt**, resident assistant designer **Laura Ann Price**, assistant designer **Sarah Asmail**, associate director **Debbie Hannan** and assistant directors **Sarah Aniqah Malik** and **Robert Awosusi**. ### What is *Constellations* about? *The play starts the same way, with a beekeeper and quantum physicist meeting at a barbecue, but the possible journeys that follow are endless. Maybe they hit it off and grab a drink, or maybe they don’t. Maybe they go home together, or perhaps not. In the multiverse, the relationship has infinite possibilities but perhaps the love of honey will make a difference.* ## Tickets for *Constellations* West End are on sale now! *Constellations* is being revived in the West End this summer with four different star casts. This award-winning play will be at the [**Vaudeville Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/vaudeville-theatre-london) for a strictly limited season, and tickets are expected to sell fast, so act quick and secure yours now.
[**Book *Constellations* tickets here**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/constellations-vaudeville-tickets).

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By Jade Ali

A love for theatre stemmed from my love of literature and music, but the West End on my doorstep opened up a whole new appreciation and passion for all things stage-y