The Traitors – Acts of Betrayal will open at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in May 2027, bringing the hit television format to the stage in a completely new way.
Latest Update
Nick Mohammed has been announced as The Host for The Traitors – Acts of Betrayal, with Claudia Winkleman formally swearing him in for the role in a newly released video filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
Mohammed, whose screen credits include Ted Lasso and Slow Horses, was also a finalist in the first series of The Celebrity Traitors. He will take on the role of The Host when previews begin at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 11 May 2027.
Overview
Rather than simply recreating the TV series, the stage version is built as a cycle of five different plays. Each weekday begins from the same starting point but follows a different path depending on who has been selected as a Traitor. Characters who disappear early in one version may survive — or even win — in another.
Saturday performances add another twist: the audience chooses who will wear the cloak, determining which version of the story is played that day.
Cast
Nick Mohammed will play The Host. Further casting is yet to be announced.
Creative Team
The new stage adaptation is written by John Finnemore, whose credits include Cabin Pressure, and directed by Robert Hastie, whose theatre work includes Standing at the Sky’s Edge and Operation Mincemeat. It is produced by Studio Lambert and Neal Street Productions.
The full creative team announced so far also includes designer Ben Stones, lighting designer Mark Henderson, sound designer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite, choreographer Kate Prince, music by Martin Lowe and casting director Stuart Burt CDG CSA.
Dates, Venue & Tickets
- Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW
- Previews: from 11 May 2027
- Opening night: 8 June 2027
- Tickets: on sale now
Why See It?
The biggest hook is that this genuinely is not the same show every night. The sliding-door structure means repeat visits could reveal a completely different outcome, while Saturday audiences get to influence which of the five versions unfolds.
Accessibility
Currently listed access performances include an audio-described performance on 26 July 2027, BSL on 28 July 2027 and a captioned performance on 29 July 2027. Always confirm access details directly with the venue before booking as schedules can change.
Practical Information
The Gillian Lynne Theatre sits between Covent Garden and Holborn, within easy reach of the West End and plenty of pre-theatre dining options.
FAQ
Who is hosting The Traitors stage show?
Nick Mohammed has been announced as The Host for The Traitors – Acts of Betrayal.
Is Claudia Winkleman in the stage show?
Claudia Winkleman appears in the announcement video swearing Nick Mohammed in as The Host, but she has not been announced as a cast member in the stage production.
Is The Traitors stage show the same every night?
No. Monday to Friday follow five different versions of the story, while Saturday audiences choose who becomes a Traitor and therefore which version is played.
When does The Traitors – Acts of Betrayal open?
Preview performances begin on 11 May 2027, with the official opening night on 8 June 2027.
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