New rehearsal photos for the upcoming Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) production of Cyrano de Bergerac have been released, showcasing the cast’s preparations for this highly anticipated transfer to the West End. Scheduled to open at the Noël Coward Theatre, the production will run from June 13 to September 5, 2026.
Production Details
The production is directed by Simon Evans, who has collaborated with Debris Stevenson to adapt Edmond Rostand’s classic play. Critics have given it rave reviews, with Sarah Crompton calling it “utterly exquisite” during its initial presentations.
Main Cast Members
Returning to the stage, Adrian Lester will portray the titular character, Cyrano. He will be joined by:
- Susannah Fielding as Roxane
- Levi Brown as Christian
- Joseph Christain as Edmond
- Sunny Chung as Sister Claire/Madame Jodolet
- Philip Cumbus as Le Bret
- Greer Dale-Foulkes as Abigail
- Rachel Dawson as Ann-Sofie
- Oliver Grant as Jean
- Scott Handy as Comte de Guiche
- David Mildon as Jodolet/Carbon
- Matt Mordak as Valvert/Pierre
- Daniel Norford as Louis
- Chris Nayak as Monfleury/Bernard
- Christian Patterson as Ragueneau
- Josh Sneesby as Raphael
- Robert Jackson as Arnauld
- Taiva Hove, Joshua Maduike, and Elim Mapira will share the role of Small Boy
- Fergus Murphy, Lizzie May Bell, and Joe Butcher as members of Cyrano’s band
Creative Team
This adaptation will feature a talented creative team:
- Set and Costume Designer: Grace Smart
- Lighting Designer: Joshie Harriette
- Composer: Alex Baranowski
- Sound Designer: Donato Wharton
- Movement Director: Sarita Piotrowski
- Fight and Intimacy Director: Bethan Clark
- Dramaturg: Rebecca Latham
- Casting Director: Matthew Dewsbury
- Music Director: Sneesby
- Voice and Text Coach: Barbara Houseman
- Associate Director: Lydia McKinley
- Children’s Casting Director: Charlie Metcalf
Ticket Information
Tickets for Cyrano de Bergerac are currently on sale. With its strong cast and creative team, the production is poised to be a highlight of the West End this summer.
