JERMYN STREET THEATRE ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
THE WAVES DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND
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“Superb staging of Virginia Woolf’s deep dive into friendship”
The Guardian
Jermyn Street Theatre today announces its critically acclaimed, sell-out production ofThe Waves will extend its run due to unprecedented demand. Adapted by Flora Wilson Brown from Virginia Woolf’s novel, the production – which has set new box office records for the theatre – will extend for one-week only, now completing its run on Saturday 30 May.
Artistic Director Stella Powell-Jones and Co-Artistic Director and Executive Producer David Doyle said today, “It’s been wonderful to see The Waves connect so deeply with audiences at every stage of life. Flora Wilson Brown – who we met through our talent development programme – has adapted Woolf’s novel with wit, verve and heart, and Júlia Levai’s production brings it exquisitely to life. We’re delighted to be announcing an extension, giving more audiences the chance to share in this extraordinary work beautifully realised by our superb cast, creative and production team.”
Júlia Levai directs Archie Backhouse (Louis), Breffni Holahan (Susan), Pedro Leandro (Neville), Syakira Moeladi (Jinny), Tom Varey (Bernard), and Ria Zmitrowicz (Rhoda).
★★★★
“Compelling, and often surprisingly moving”
The Stage
Rhoda. Bernard. Susan. Neville. Jinny. Louis.
They begin by the coast. Then, school. Youth. Forming. Swelling. Terror. Joy. Working. Falling. Fame. Grief. Alone. Together.
The Waves is a tender, thrilling story about growing up together. Major new talents Flora Wilson Brown and Júlia Levai unite to bring Virginia Woolf’s masterpiece to heart-thumping life.
Cast: Archie Backhouse (Louis); Breffni Holahan (Susan); Pedro Leandro (Neville);
Syakira Moeladi (Jinny); Tom Varey (Bernard); Ria Zmitrowicz (Rhoda)
Director: Júlia Levai; Set Designer: Tomás Palmer; Costume Designer: Anett Black;
Lighting Designer: Lucía Sánchez Roldán; Composer and Sound Designer: Matthew Tuckey;
Movement Director: Ken Nakajima; Casting Director: Jatinder Chera
LISTINGS
THE WAVES
16B Jermyn Street, London, SW1Y 6ST
Box Office: 020 7287 2875
www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk
THE WAVES
Until 30 May 2026Monday – Saturday, 7:30pm
3pm matinees on Tuesdays and Saturdays
Relaxed Performances: Thursday 30 April at 7:30pm & Tuesday 12 May at 3pm
Captioned Performance: Monday 11 May at 7:30pm
Tickets from £18
WIFE TO JAMES WHELAN
25 June – 25 July 2026
Monday – Saturday, 7:30pm
3pm matinees on Tuesdays and Saturdays
Relaxed Performances: Tuesday 7 July at 3pm & Thursday 16 July at 7:30pm
Captioned Performance: Monday 13 July at 7:30pm
Tickets from £18