The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has revealed the full cast for its new stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The BFG, created in collaboration with Chichester Festival Theatre and the Roald Dahl Story Company.
John Leader stars as the Big Friendly Giant, alongside Helena Lymbery as The Queen. The role of Sophie will be shared between Elsie Laslett, Ellemie Shivers, and Martha Bailey Vine, while Maisy Lee, Charlotte Jones, and Uma Patel will alternate as Sophie’s friend Kimberley.
The production also features Richard Riddell, Sargon Yelda, Philip Labey, Luke Sumner, and an ensemble of talented performers.
Adapted by Tom Wells, the magical new version of The BFG opens at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 25 November 2025 to 31 January 2026, before transferring to Chichester Festival Theatre and then to Singapore’s Esplanade Theatre from 22 April 2026.
The creative team includes Toby Olié (puppetry director), Vicki Mortimer (set design), Kinnetia Isidore (costumes), Zoe Spurr (lighting), and Oleta Haffner (composer).
Tickets start at £16 and are on sale now.
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