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Romans

A NOVEL

By Alice Birch, Directed by Sam Pritchard

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Tue 9 Sep - Sat 11 Oct 2025

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★★★★★
“An era-spanning, heart-shattering exploration of the male experience”
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★★★★
The Guardian, Financial Times, Evening Standard, The i, The Telegraph, The Stage, Time Out

Adventure and Truth. Sacrifice everything for it. It is worth it.

HE is a motherless child. A bullied schoolboy. An adventurer scaling mountains. A coloniser of land, of people. Brother. Father. Soldier. Cult leader. He is sipping champagne at his book launch. He is up by 4am for weights, cardio, ice bath. He is recording a podcast. He is living as a badger.

Award-winning writer Alice Birch’s (Anatomy of a Suicide; Normal People) monumental, kaleidoscopic portrait of masculinity from the nineteenth century to the present day explores how male narratives have shaped the world we know, featuring Olivier Award winner Kyle Soller (The Inheritance; Andor) and directed by former Royal Court Associate Director Sam Pritchard.

Running Time Approx. 2 hours and 50 mins including an interval.

Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees 2pm

Content Warnings Recommended for ages 14+. Read more about our production guidance and warnings>

Romans Production Photo

Production photos

By Marc Brenner

An image gallery with 34 photos
Jerry Killick wears a black overcoat and stands in front of Kyle Soller, who wears blue stripey pyjamas. They face each other.
Jerry Killick wears a black overcoat and holds a belt. He has a menacing expression and stands to the side of Kyle Soller, who is topless and holds his arms out in front of him.
Stuart Thompson wears a Victorian-style blue dress. He holds a candlestick.
Kyle Soller wears a woolly hat and scarf and leans back, pulling on Jerry Killick’s arm, who leans away from him. Jerry has a long rope wrapped over his shoulder. The background is an icy cold blue.
Declan Conlon wears a large fur coat and woollen head covering. He looks ahead, with Oliver Johnstone and Stuart Thompson standing on each side of him.
Stuart Thompson wears a large dark coat and looks at Kyle Soller, who has his back to the camera and looks towards him. Stuart has a worried expression.
Kyle Soller wears a brown striped suit jacket and gestures to the side with one hand.
Agnes O’Casey wears a teal dress and looks off to the side with her back to the camera.
Olivier Huband wears green shorts and a brown fringed waistcoat. He sits on a wooden outdoor table and looks towards Adelle Leonce. She is blurred in the foreground, manoeuvring a camera on a tripod.
Jerry Killick wears a blue and red open jacket. He sits beside Adelle Leonce, who wears a white shirt and dark trousers. They look at each other as Jerry speaks.
Declan Conlon, Oliver Johnstone, Stuart Thompson, and Kyle Soller stand on a revolving rectangular platform.
Oliver Johnstone wears a light beige suit and stands holding Yanexi Enriquez’s hands. She wears a red dress. They look at one another.
Kyle Soller wears blue shorts and a loose open shirt. He stands in front of a table, holding a cigarette. A close-up of his face, with a serious expression, is projected behind him.
Kyle Soller embraces Yanexi Enriquez and Olivier Huband. Olivier rests his head on Kyle’s shoulder.
Kyle Soller wears a loose open shirt and looks off to the side. Yanexi Enriquez and Olivier Huband sit a wooden outdoor table either side of Kyle, looking towards him. He stands with his hands on their shoulders.
Oliver Johnstone wears a black crewneck and sits at a table in a wide, confident manner. There are microphones and a bottle of water on the table in front of him.
Adelle Leonce wears a red woolly hat and holds Oliver Huband, who wears a striped polo shirt.
Oliver Johnstone rests on the edge of an ice bath, wearing black sunglasses and smoking a cigar.
Declan Conlon wears a black and red army uniform. He looks ahead, holding a rife. Kyle Soller wears a blue and black scarf and stands to the side, looking at him.
Kyle Soller wears a dark beige jacket and a yellow and red scarf. He looks up, and Stuart Thompson wears a dark coat and stands mid stage, gesturing towards Kyle. Oliver Johnstone stands at the back, facing away from the camera.
Kyle Soller wears a dark beige jacket and a yellow and red scarf. He kneels at the edge of the stage and looks up with a frightened expression. Stuart Thompson, Oliver Johnstone and Declan Conlon stand in a corner in the background.
Agnes O’Casey wears a teal dress and holds a microphone. She cries as Kyle Soller restrains her arms from behind. He wears a brown striped suit jacket.
The Romans company dance wildly on stage.
Declan Conlon holds a glass and sits on the edge of the stage with a decanter next to him. He wears dark trousers and a dark coat.
Oliver Johnstone wears beige trousers and a beige sleeveless jacket over a white shirt. He stands in side profile, dimly lit by a white textured background.
Jerry Killick wears a woolly hat and scarf. He has a long rope wrapped over his shoulder, and holds Kyle Soller to his chest with one arm, who also wears a woolly hat.
Kyle Soller wears a dark beige jacket and a yellow and red scarf. He looks off to the side with his hands in his pockets. Stuart Thompson stands behind him, wearing a dark coat and looking to the side.
Romans Rehearsal Photo

rehearsal photos

By Marc Brenner

An image gallery with 27 photos
Yanexi Enriquez wears a white tank top and holds her hands up in front of her, gazing forward with an intense, wide-eyed expression.
Stuart Thompson wears a black tank top and smiles with his arms crossed. He is in conversation with Oliver Johnstone, who wears a white t-shirt and a blue cap. There is a camera on a tripod in the foreground, partially obscuring Oliver.
Kyle Soller wears a white t-shirt and sits at a table, resting his arms on his knee. He looks off to the side with a thoughtful expression. On the table are glass bottles and flowers in a vase.
Adelle Leonce wears a leopard print top and grey trousers. She smiles, holding a script. To the right, Olivier Huband wears a blue t-shirt. He sits at a wooden table, smiling.
Agnes O’Casey and Adelle Leonce sit at a table. They are both smiling.
Agnes O’Casey sits at a table, resting her arm on the back of her chair. She looks up to the right with her head turned.
Olivier Huband wears a blue t-shirt and sits at a table. He has a neutral expression and on the table are glass bottles and flowers in a vase.
Kyle Soller wears a white t-shirt and sits a wooden table. He looks off to the side and holds a cigarette in his hand. Declan Conlon sits at the table in the background, looking down at a script.
Stuart Thompson wears a black tank top and sits at a wooden table. He smiles off to the side.
Oliver Johnstone wears a white t-shirt and a blue cap. He gestures with his hands and smiles as he speaks to Stuart Thompson, who faces away from the camera.
The Romans company surround Hannes Langolf, who wears a white t-shirt and holds a laptop in one hand. Everyone looks at the screen.
Adelle Leonce wears a leopard print top and holds her arms up to her face. She has her eyes closed.
Adelle Leonce wears a leopard print top and holds her arms up to her face. She has her eyes closed. She is closely surrounded by Yanexi Enriquez, Jerry Killick, and Kyle Soller, who make similar gestures with their hands.
Sam Pritchard wears a white t-shirt and gestures with one hand. Adelle Leonce and Kyle Soller are in the foreground, facing towards Sam.
Stuart Thompson wears a black tank top with a black sweater over his shoulders. He looks off to the side with one hand on his chin, holding a script in the other hand.
Jerry Killick sits underneath a wooden table, resting his head against Kyle Soller, who wears a white t-shirt and sits at the table. Declan Conlon looks towards them in the background.
Adelle Leonce sits on the floor with her legs crossed, talking to Jerry Killick, who wears a blue t-shirt. She has a worried expression. Olivier Huband and Kyle Soller stand in the background with their backs to the camera.
The Romans company gathered in a rehearsal room. They stand in a semi-circle holding scripts, with Adelle Leonce and Jerry Killick sitting on the floor in the middle.
Declan Conlon wears a light t-shirt and stands near a camera, with his hands together at his chin. Jerry Killick stands near him, wearing a blue t-shirt and with his hands on his hips.
Adelle Leonce leans back, laughing. Olivier Huband leans over with his arms around her. They lean against Declan Conlon, who faces away from the camera with his arm over Jerry Killick’s shoulder.
Oliver Johnstone wears a white t-shirt and blue cap. He looks off to the side. Declan Conlon and Stuart Thompson stand in the background.

Videos

Cast & Creatives

  • Cast

    Declan Conlon
    Headshot of actor Declan Conlon.
    Declan Conlon
    Yanexi Enriquez
    Headshot of actor Yanexi Enriquez.
    Yanexi Enriquez
    Olivier Huband
    Headshot of actor Olivier Huband.
    Olivier Huband
    Oliver Johnstone
    Headshot of actor Oliver Johnstone.
    Oliver Johnstone
    Jerry Killick
    Headshot of actor Jerry Killick.
    Jerry Killick
    Adelle Leonce
    Headshot of actor Adelle Leonce.
    Adelle Leonce
    Agnes O'Casey
    Headshot of actor Agnes O'Casey.
    Agnes O'Casey
    Kyle Soller
    Headshot of actor Kyle Soller.
    Kyle Soller
    Stuart Thompson
    Headshot of actor Stuart Thompson.
    Stuart Thompson

  • Creatives

    Alice Birch
    Alice Birch

    Writer

    Sam Pritchard
    Sam Pritchard

    Director

    Merle Hensel
    Merle Hensel

    Set & Costume Designer

    Lee Curran
    Lee Curran

    Lighting Designer

    Benjamin Grant
    Benjamin Grant

    Sound Designer

    Jasmin Kent Rodgman
    Jasmin Kent Rodgman

    Composer

    Hannes Langolf
    Hannes Langolf

    Movement Director

    Amy Ball CDG
    Amy Ball CDG

    Casting Director

    Jackie Orton
    Jackie Orton

    Costume Supervisor

    Sophia Khan
    Sophia Khan

    Wigs, Hair and Makeup Supervisor

    Bret Yount
    Bret Yount

    Fight Director

    Michaela Kennen
    Michaela Kennen

    Vocal Coach

    Neetu Singh
    Neetu Singh

    Assistant Director

    Raffaela Pancucci

    Associate Sound Designer

Access For All
Exterior of the Almeida Theatre at night with audience members gathered by the entrance doors.

Access Performances

Audio Described Sat 4 Oct 2pm (Touch Tour 12pm)
Captioned Fri 26 Sep 7.30pm
Relaxed Environment Wed 1 Oct 2pm & 7.30pm

For full information about how to book for our access performances please visit our Access For All page.

Access For All

Concessions

All concession tickets are limited and subject to availability. Proof of eligibility is required. Concessions in the final week of performances are only valid on access performances or for Deaf and disabled bookings. More info

Access

Deaf and disabled patrons and a companion can buy discounted tickets by calling the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.

25s & Under

£5 tickets will be available to those aged 25 and under for performances from Tue 9 – Mon 15 Sep. Enter code 25UNDER when selecting your seats. Tickets go on sale at 5pm on Thu 14 Aug. More info

30s & Under, Over 65s & Unemployed

If you are aged 30 or under, over 65 or are unemployed you can book tickets at a discounted rate. Not applicable on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.

Islington First

If you live or work in the Islington area you can book best available seats for £27.50 for performances from Tue 9 – Thu 18 Sep, subject to availability. Enter promo code ISFIRST when selecting your seats. Find applicable postcodes here.

Talks & Events

Talkback
After Thu 25 & Tue 30 Sep performances.
A post-show talk with members of the company. Free to same-day ticket holders.

Almeida For Free
Thu 2 Oct 7.30pm
A free performance and festival of events exclusively for those aged 25 and under. More info> 

Production Supporters

Romans is generously supported by Dianne Roberts.

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