To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird London tickets

Richard Coyle (Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore) reprises his critically acclaimed role in the Tony Award-winning stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, playing in the West End at Wyndham's Theatre for a strictly limited 12-week run. This award-winning London theatre production brings the classic novel to life on stage in a powerful new adaptation by Aaron Sorkin. Book your official To Kill A Mockingbird London tickets today to see one of the most talked-about plays in the West End.

Please note Richard Coyle will not be performing from 7th-12th September 2026

What is To Kill A Mockingbird about?

Set in 1930s Alabama during the Great Depression, To Kill A Mockingbird is a stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic novel, playing in the West End at Wyndham's Theatre. The story follows lawyer Atticus Finch as he defends Tom Robinson, a Black man falsely accused of a crime, in a deeply divided town.

Through the eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, the play explores themes of racial injustice, morality, empathy and growing up in a prejudiced society. This powerful London theatre production asks what it truly means to do the right thing when the world is watching — and when it refuses to listen.

Why To Kill A Mockingbird is worth the applause?

• ★★★★★ “All rise for this powerfully uplifting theatrical event” - Evening Standard
• ★★★★★ “Powerful. Important. Deeply moving. I wept as I rose at the end” - Sunday Express 
• ★★★★★ “Spellbinding. Mockingbird soars anew in Sorkin’s blistering adaptation’” - Daily Mail
• The play is adapted by Aaron Sorkin, the Oscar-winning writer behind The Social Network.  
• Director Bartlett Sher is a nine-time Tony Award nominee, winning Best Direction of a Musical for his 2008 revival of South Pacific.

To Kill A Mockingbird cast

• Atticus Finch - Richard Coyle
• Jem Finch - Gabriel Scott
• Dill Harris - Dylan Malyn
• Calpurina - Andrea Davy
• Judge Taylor -Stephen Boxer
• Tom Robinson - Aaron Shosanya
• Bob Ewell - Oscar Pearce
• Mayella Ewell - Evie Hargreaves

To Kill A Mockingbird creatives

• Director - Bartlett Sher
• Book (adapted from the novel by Harper Lee) - Aaron Sorkin
• Set Designer - Miriam Buether
• Design Supervisor - Ed Pierce
• Costume Designer - Ann Roth
• Lighting Designer - Jennifer Tipton
• Sound Designer - Scott Lehrer
• Original Score - Adam Guettel
• Musical Supervisor - Kimberley Grigsby
• Hair and Wigs Designer - Campbell Young Associates
• Resident Director - Laurence Belcher

To Kill A Mockingbird FAQs

Is To Kill A Mockingbird suitable for children?

The show is recommended for ages 12+. It contains themes of racism, injustice and violence, which may be unsuitable for younger audiences. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and sit next to them.

How long is To Kill A Mockingbird at Wyndham’s Theatre?

The running time is approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, including one interval.

Where is To Kill A Mockingbird playing in London?

The production plays at Wyndham's Theatre in London’s West End for a strictly limited 12-week run from 25 June to 12 September 2026.

Is To Kill A Mockingbird based on a true story?

No, the story is fictional. It is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, though it draws on real historical themes of racial inequality in 1930s America.

Who stars in the London production of To Kill A Mockingbird?

Richard Coyle reprises his role as Atticus Finch.

What to see after To Kill A Mockingbird

If you enjoyed To Kill A Mockingbird, you may also like other powerful West End dramas and literary adaptations currently playing in London’s theatre scene. From intense courtroom storytelling like Witness for the Prosecution to classic revivals like Arcadia, there’s plenty more to discover across the capital’s most acclaimed stages. Explore more shows on our plays page.