About the Show

Photography by Jan Versweyveld

James Norton (Happy Valley) stars in the theatrical event of 2023 as visionary director Ivo van Hove (A View from the Bridge) stages the English language premiere of A LITTLE LIFE.

Due to record-breaking demand at Richmond Theatre and London’s Harold Pinter Theatre, this acclaimed production of the million-copy bestseller by Hanya Yanagihara will now play a further five weeks only at the Savoy Theatre from 3 July. Following the West End run, the production will be released in cinemas across the UK and selected European countries on September 28.

The much-anticipated play also stars Luke Thompson (Bridgerton), Omari Douglas (It’s A Sin), Zach Wyatt (The Witcher), Elliot Cowan (The Crown), Zubin Varla (Tammy Faye), Nathalie Armin (Force Majeure) and Emilio Doorgasingh (Best of Enemies).

A LITTLE LIFE follows four college friends in New York City: aspiring actor Willem, successful architect Malcolm, struggling artist JB, and prodigious lawyer Jude.

As ambition, addiction, and pride threaten to pull the group apart, they always find themselves bound by their love for Jude and the mysteries of his past. But when those secrets come to light, they finally learn that to know Jude St Francis is to understand the limitless potential of love in the face of life.

‘James Norton is astonishing’

THE STAGE

‘Utterly compelling theatre’

DAILY EXPRESS

‘James Norton gives a career-defining performance’

DAILY MAIL

‘A superb piece of theatre’

EVENING STANDARD

‘Norton’s astonishing performance puts him into the top rank’

EVENING STANDARD

‘James Norton delivers an incredible performance’

GAY TIMES

‘A deeply moving and affecting piece of theatre’

THEATRE WEEKLY

‘Magnificent. Beautifully played by the eight-strong cast’

THE i

‘An unforgettable show’

LONDON THEATRE

Photography by Jan Versweyveld