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Age Recommendation: 12+. All persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an accompanying adult. They may not sit on their own within the auditorium
Performance Dates
25 June - 12 September 2026
Run time: 2hrs 50mins
Includes interval
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Richard Coyle (Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore) reprises his critically acclaimed role in the Tony Award-winning stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, playing in the West End at Wyndham's Theatre for a strictly limited 12-week run. This award-winning London theatre production brings the classic novel to life on stage in a powerful new adaptation by Aaron Sorkin. Book your official To Kill A Mockingbird London tickets today to see one of the most talked-about plays in the West End.
Set in 1930s Alabama during the Great Depression, To Kill A Mockingbird is a stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic novel, playing in the West End at Wyndham's Theatre. The story follows lawyer Atticus Finch as he defends Tom Robinson, a Black man falsely accused of a crime, in a deeply divided town.
Through the eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, the play explores themes of racial injustice, morality, empathy and growing up in a prejudiced society. This powerful London theatre production asks what it truly means to do the right thing when the world is watching — and when it refuses to listen.
Further To Kill A Mockingbird casting to be announced.
The show is recommended for ages 12+. It contains themes of racism, injustice and violence, which may be unsuitable for younger audiences. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and sit next to them.
The running time is approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, including one interval.
The production plays at Wyndham's Theatre in London’s West End for a strictly limited 12-week run from 25 June to 12 September 2026.
No, the story is fictional. It is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, though it draws on real historical themes of racial inequality in 1930s America.
Richard Coyle reprises his role as Atticus Finch.
If you enjoyed To Kill A Mockingbird, you may also like other powerful West End dramas and literary adaptations currently playing in London’s theatre scene. From intense courtroom storytelling like Witness for the Prosecution to classic revivals like Arcadia, there’s plenty more to discover across the capital’s most acclaimed stages. Explore more shows on our plays page.
Everyone, regardless of age, must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted. Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. You may not bring food or drink purchased elsewhere.
The producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness, injury and statutory leave entitlement.
Harper Lee’s 1960s story of racial injustice receives a powerful and contemporary touch-up in Aaron Sorkin’s Tony-Award-nominated production of To Kill a Mockingbird. An epic tale of innocence, To Kill a Mockingbird centres around a fight for justice during an unforgiving time. It has recently been announced that To Kill a Mockingbird will extend for a final time at the Gielgud Theatre. The production, which opened during the Covid-19 pandemic, will have been playiong for over a year when it completes its run on 20 May 2023. Don’t miss out on the final extension of of this breathtaking production, book your tickets today!
1 Feb, 2023 | By Kevin Thomas
Since 1961, Harper Lee’s coming-of-age tale To Kill a Mockingbird has received universal acclaim and has inspired generations. With over 45 million copies sold, it has cemented its status as a classic of modern literature and in recent years has been masterfully crafted for the stage by Aaron Sorkin. It has now been announced that a brand-new star-studded lineup is set to lead the West End cast, along with many of the beloved original cast reprising their roles. The new company will begin on 21 November 2022 at the Gielgud Theatre. Tickets for this tale of prejudice and courage are available now!
10 Oct, 2022 | By Kevin Thomas
Last night, To Kill a Mockingbird starring Rafe Spall opened at the West End’s Gielgud Theatre to critical acclaim and following has extended its run due to public demand. The new play by Aaron Sorkin is a five-star West End hit and new tickets for To Kill a Mockingbird are now on sale. You can now book up until 19 November 2022, but be quick as they’re expected to sell fast!
1 Apr, 2022 | By Jade Ali
The long-awaited West End transfer of Broadway's To Kill A Mockingbird is now on sale. One of the greatest American classics of all time is set to take London's Gielgud Theatre by storm and you won't want to miss the action when the show flies into the UK on 21 May 2020. Starring acclaimed and professionally trained actor Rhys Ifans, Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of Harper Lee's 1960 bestseller is set to be one of the hottest London plays of the summer!
6 Dec, 2019 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
In case you missed it, Notting Hill's Rhys Ifans will answer the mockingbird call come Summer 2020. The London transfer of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird is guaranteed to be the bee's knees, the cat's meow, and the eighth wonder of the West End world all in one! And with the hit show set to go on sale tomorrow (6 December) at 10am, you'll certainly want to get your claws on tickets before they fall prey to other box office predators. After all, the early bird gets the worm. Ba dum tss! 🙃
To Kill A Mockingbird opens on 21 May 2020 at London's Gielgud Theatre, where it is booking until 8 August 2020. Be sure to check out our tips on how to secure the best To Kill A Mockingbird tickets below as well as other useful information about the show!
5 Dec, 2019 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
After the announcement last month that Aaron Sorkin’s To Kill A Mockingbird would be transferring to the West End’s Gielgud Theatre from 21 May 2020, we now have the first piece of exciting casting news! Rhys Ifans will play the lead role of Atticus Finch in the production; the iconic character was originated on Broadway by Jeff Daniels and is currently played by Ed Harris. Tickets for To Kill A Mockingbird, based on Harper Lee’s award-winning novel, are currently not on sale but if you sign up to our mailing list then you’ll be the first to know when they are!
15 Nov, 2019 | By Jade Ali
Aaron Sorkin's Tony Award-nominated production of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird is set to receive its West End premiere at the Gielgud Theatre in London next year, it has been confirmed. The Broadway production was a critical sensation and the 2020 London production is slated for similar success.
19 Jun, 2019 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
Regent's Park Open Air Theatrehas announced that Robert Sean Leonard will play Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, the first production of the 2013 season. The Tony award-winning American actor is best known for playing Dr. James Wilson in the Fox television series House and Neil Perry in the 1989 movie Dead Poets Society. Having frequently performed on and off Broadway since 1986, To Kill a Mockingbird will mark Robert's return to the London stage for the first time in 22 years.
9 Mar, 2013 | By London Theatre Direct
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