The highly anticipated revival of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Our Town,” is set to feature a distinguished cast led by Michael Sheen. This production, presented by the Welsh National Theatre, marks a significant milestone as it will be performed by an all-Welsh cast and creative team for the very first time in 87 years.
Production Details
The play will debut at the Swansea Grand Theatre, from January 16 to 31, 2026. Following its premiere, it will tour various venues across Wales before arriving at the Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames.
Cast and Characters
- Michael Sheen – Stage Manager
- Francesca Goodridge – Director
- Rithvik Andugla – Howie Newsome (milkman)
- Peter Devlin – George Gibbs
- Aisha-May Hunte – Wally Webb
- Rebecca Killick – Rebecca Gibbs
- Alfie Llewellyn – Joe and Si Crowell
- Rhodri Meilir – Mr. Webb
- Christina Modestou – Mrs. Soames
- Yasemin Özdemir – Emily Webb
- Glyn Pritchard – Constable Warren
- Sian Reese-Williams – Mrs. Gibbs
- Nia Roberts – Mrs. Webb
- Kingdom Sibanda – Featured Roles
- Gareth Snook – Professor Willard and Joe Stoddard
- Matthew Trevannion – Dr. Gibbs
- Rhys Warrington – Simon Stimson
Creative Team
- Hayley Grindle – Designer
- Jess Williams – Movement Director
- Ryan Joseph Stafford – Lighting Designer
- Dyfan Jones – Composer and Sound Designer
- Sam Jones – Casting Director
- Dena Davies – Assistant Director
Tour Schedule
After its opening at the Swansea Grand Theatre, “Our Town” will embark on a tour with the following schedule:
- Venue Cymru, Llandudno: February 3-7, 2026
- Theatr Clwyd, Mold: February 11-21, 2026
- Rose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames: February 26 to March 28, 2026
Press Night and Vision
The national press night is scheduled for January 21, 2026, in Swansea. Goodridge notes that the production aims to reflect the essence of “hiraeth,” a Welsh sense of longing. Sheen, also the artistic director, views this as an opportunity to showcase a Welsh interpretation of a classic play, enriching both the national and London theater scenes.
