Hampstead Theatre has unveiled the full cast for the RSC production of Titus Andronicus, which will run from September 5 to October 11, 2025.
Simon Russell Beale reprises the title role of Titus Andronicus, while Ken Nwosu joins the company as Aaron. Emma Fielding returns to play Marcia Andronicus, Wendy Kweh reprises the role of Tamora and Letty Thomas also returns to the role of Lavinia.
They are joined by Jeremy Ang Jones (Demetrius), Max Bennett (Saturninus), Marlowe Chan-Reeves (Chiron), Danny Collins (Martius / Messenger), Maximus Evans (Quintus / Aemilius), Thomas Josling (Bassianus / Publius), Joel MacCormack (Lucius), Jerone Marsh-Reid (Alarbus / Leader of the Goths) and Sharita Oomeer (Nurse / Goth). The part of young Lucius is shared between Charlie Banks and Osian Salter.
When victorious general Titus Andronicus executes his enemy’s son in a merciless show of vengeance, he has no idea of the evil his actions will incite. As the two sides trade violent acts of retribution, one man revels in the bloodbath.
From director Max Webster, Shakespeare’s bloodiest play is examined through the lens of 21st century aggression.
The creative team also comprises set & costume designer Joanna Scotcher, lighting designer Lee Curan, sound designer Tingying Dong, composer Matthew Herbert, musical director Benjamin Kwasi Burrell, movement director Jade Hackett, fight & intimacy directors Rachel Bown-Williams and Ruth Cooper-Brown, voice Barbara Houseman, casting director Matthew Dewsbury and London children’s casting director Debbie O’Brien. The revival director is Kwame Owusu.
Tickets here.
Top image: Titus Andronicus – 2025 RSC original production. Credit Marc Brenner (image supplied)