Original production of Tristan & Yseult returns to London at Alexandra Palace Theatre

London’s Alexandra Palace Theatre will welcome the original, critically acclaimed production of Tristan & Yseult from 11-27 March 2027, marking its return to the capital for the first time in 10 years, following its last London run at Shakespeare’s Globe in 2017.

Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, the production is co-produced by Emma Rice Company, Alexandra Palace Theatre, York Theatre Royal and Nottingham Playhouse.

First created in 2003, Tristan & Yseult took the theatrical world by storm. Visceral, playful, and heartbreakingly beautiful, this internationally celebrated production blends myth, music, movement, and storytelling into an unforgettable theatrical night out. This landmark show, which has inspired a global generation of artists and audiences, is now remade, remastered – and truly unmissable.

At its heart is a love triangle between King Mark, his queen Yseult and Tristan. Their story of forbidden love unfolds through live music, comedy and movement, with the ‘Club of the Unloved’ offering a different perspective on the passions of those at its centre.

Performing Company: Nandi Bhebhe (Yseult), Matthew Churcher (Frocin), Tom Fox (Morholt and Brangian), Jack Heydon (Love Spotter), Stephanie Hockley (Whitehands), John Leader (Tristan), Edward Rowe (King Mark), Nigel Sudarkasa (Love Spotter), Stu Barker (Composer, Love Spotter and Musician), Philippa Hogg (Love Spotter and Musician), Mary Johnson (Love Spotter and Musician, alternate for New York City run), Harry Miller (Love Spotter and Musician), Pat Moran (Love Spotter and Performing MD).

Originally produced by Kneehigh and Emma Rice, Tristan & Yseult opened in the open air at Restormel Castle in Cornwall and Rufford Abbey in Nottinghamshire. In 2004, it played the Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, before being reimagined as an indoor production for the Cottesloe at the National Theatre in 2005.

Written by Anna Maria Murphy and Carl Grose and adapted and directed by Emma Rice, the creative team is completed by Stu Barker (Composer), Simon Baker (Sound Designer), Malcolm Rippeth (Lighting Designer), Etta Murfitt (Choreographer & Intimacy Coordinator), with the original set and costume design by Bill Mitchell, refreshed by Vicki Mortimer.

For tickets and information, visit alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/tristan-yseult/ <https://www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/tristan-yseult/>.