The Guilty tickets
About The Guilty
Following a sold-out run at the Donmar, The Guilty starring Russell Tovey (The History Boys, Angels in America, Being Human, The War Between the Land and the Sea) transfers to the West End.
Directed by Felix Barrett (Artistic Director of Punchdrunk) and written by award-winning writer Chloë Moss, The Guilty is a visceral and “thrilling shot of theatrical adrenaline” (The Standard). Packed with unsettling twists, psychological tension and edge-of-your-seat suspense – “no less than a white-knuckle ride” (The Guardian) with “not a moment that doesn’t grip” (The Stage).
Russell Tovey is troubled police officer Joe, stuck on desk duties, who takes a desperate 999 call from Emily. As he scrambles to decode fragmented clues from a woman in danger, a heart-stopping thriller unfolds. In a night filled with unsettling twists, Joe has a mounting sense that nothing is quite as it seems.
Based on the film Den Skyldige written by Gustav Möller and Emil Nygaard Albertsen and presented in association with David Litvak and Jeff Kleeman for Bold Films.
Opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 16 Jan 2027 for a strictly limited run.
Captioned:
- Saturday, 6th March, 2:30pm
Audio Described:
- Friday, 12th March, 7:30pm
Know before you go
The production is not able to guarantee the appearance of any specific actor due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. Latecomers and readmission cannot be guaranteed.
Run time
1hr 5min. No Interval.
Categories
Plays, West End
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
18th January, 2027
End date
3rd April, 2027
This tight one-man show is based on the 2021 movie that starred Jake Gyllenhaal. If you saw that movie, as I have, this will be a very predicable and straight-forward version of that. The action (if you could all it that) all happens within a police emergency phone line with numerous characters on audio only, which may work for a film, but makes for a very challenging and ultimately disappointing transfer to theater. Tovey in the lead is ok but not great, usually a dependable strong actor, here he tends to overdo it when things get intense. Skip it.
What a nail biting performance left me shocked,emotional and on the edge of my seat and with the twist and turns, especially the reveal is a true masterpiece. One I didn't expect
This proved to be a masterclass in putting on a 60 minute thriller. The lighting was probably the best I’ve ever seen in a production - I rarely notice the lighting (which is probably not a bad thing as that means they’ve done a good job) but I noticed every lighting change here because single choice felt deliberate and noticeably altered the atmosphere. This, coupled with the sound effects and videography, made the show feel so intense that I realised I was holding my breath on multiple occasions! It would be remiss not to mention Russell Tovey. He gave a stellar performance from start to finish and I’m so grateful to have seen this live. I was genuinely on the edge of my seat for the entirety of the play. While the reveal at the end wasn’t what I expected (a different kind of ‘twist’), it certainly drew some gasps across the room. Yes, it did veer into soap opera territory on the odd occasion, but it also dealt with so many themes and topics, including the state of our society, the multi faceted role of emergency call centre staff and morality. A truly fascinating production and one not to miss.
Important information
This production contains flashing lights, moments of loud noise and haze. Also features discussion of kidnapping, violence, injury, mental health conditions, drug taking, abandoned children, and emotional distress
The Guilty cast and creative team
By: Chloë Moss (Based on the film Den Skyldige written by Gustav Möller and Emil
Nygaard Albertsen)
Director: Felix Barrett
Cast list: Russell Tovey
Venue
Harold Pinter Theatre
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Haymarket) 3, 6, 12, 13, 19, 23, 38, 88, 139; (Piccadilly Circus) 14, 22, 94
Night bus numbers: (Haymarket) 6, 12, 23, 139, 88, N3, N13, N18, N19, N38, N97, N136, N550, N551; (Piccadilly Circus) 14, 94, N22
Car park: Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (1min)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Coventry Street up to Oxendon Road; the theatre is 100 metres along on the right.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | - | - |
Upcoming performances
- Monday 18 January 2027, 7:30 PM, From £37
- Tuesday 19 January 2027, 7:30 PM, From £37
- Wednesday 20 January 2027, 2:30 PM, From £37
- Wednesday 20 January 2027, 7:30 PM, From £37
- Thursday 21 January 2027, 7:30 PM, From £37
- Friday 22 January 2027, 7:30 PM, From £37
- Saturday 23 January 2027, 2:30 PM, From £37
- Saturday 23 January 2027, 7:30 PM, From £37
Frequently asked questions
What is The Guilty about?
Russell Tovey is troubled police officer Joe, stuck on desk duties, who takes a desperate 999 call from Emily. As he scrambles to decode fragmented clues from a woman in danger, a heart-stopping thriller unfolds. In a night filled with unsettling twists, Joe has a mounting sense that nothing is quite as it seems.
What is the length of The Guilty?
The Guilty is 1hr 5min. No Interval.
Where is The Guilty?
Harold Pinter Theatre.
What's the price for The Guilty tickets?
The price for tickets to The Guilty starts at £37.
How old do children need to be to see The Guilty?
Ages 14+.
How do you buy tickets for The Guilty?
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