The Guilty Tickets
Opens 18th January
Russell Tovey leads this real-time psychological thriller about a police officer decoding a series of clues to save a woman in danger.
The Guilty in London
Russell Tovey stars in unsettling psychological thriller The Guilty, transferring to the Harold Pinter Theatre, just a short walk from Leicester Square. This edge-of-your seat play follows a police officer who must race against the clock to save a woman in danger following a frantic 999 call. The Guilty comes to the West End for a strictly limited season and sold out its previous run at the Donmar Warehouse. Don't miss this “thrilling shot of theatrical adrenaline” (The Standard) - secure your tickets today.
What Is the Play The Guilty About?
In a police control room, troubled sergeant Joe is stuck on solo desk duties. As the night unfolds, Joe fields tedious calls about noise complaints and broken-down vehicles - until he receives a desperate, distressed call from Emily. In real time, Joe must decode a series of fragmented clues to save Emily from an ongoing abduction, whilst battling with the personal demons the case has stirred up. Filled with explosive twists and unpredictable turns, as the clock ticks on, it soon becomes evident that nothing is quite as it seems...
The History of The Guilty West End
The Guilty is based on the 2018 Danish thriller film Den Skyldige, which received a Hollywood remake in 2021 starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The play made its premiere at the Donmar Warehouse in 2026, and now transfers to the West End following a sold-out, critically acclaimed run.
The Cast of The Guilty
- Joe - Russell Tovey
Russell Tovey leads the cast of this one-man show as Joe, reprising his role from the Donmar Warehouse run. Tovey is a British actor, best known for his roles in Him & Her, The History Boys (both in the show's original stage run and film adaptation), HBO's Looking, and as reluctant werewolf George in Being Human. Tovey’s theatre credits include Angels in America at the National Theatre, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? on Broadway and The Sea at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
The Creative Team of The Guilty
Felix Barrett, Artistic Director of award-winning theatre company Punchdrunk, directs. Barrett’s credits include Paranormal Activity, Sleep No More, The Burnt City and The Duchess of Malfi.
The Guilty is written by award-winning playwright Chloë Moss (Call the Midwife, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, The Gatekeeper, This Wide Night), based on the 2018 Danish film Den Skyldige by Gustav Möller and Emil Nygaard Albertsen.
Tickets for The Guilty at Harold Pinter Theatre
The Guilty is a “bloody good, real-time thriller” (Time Out) and returns to London by popular demand following a sold-out run in 2026. Russell Tovey delivers a “commanding” (Guardian) performance in this white-knuckle psychological drama about guilt, morality and isolation. This propulsive one-man play comes to the West End for a strictly limited time - don't miss out; book your tickets for The Guilty at the Harold Pinter Theatre today.
The appearance of any performer cannot be guaranteed and is always subject to illness, injury and statutory holiday entitlement.
Show Times
| Matinee | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 7.30pm |
| Tuesday | - | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 2.30pm | 7.30pm |
| Thursday | - | 7.30pm |
| Friday | - | 7.30pm |
| Saturday | 2.30pm | 7.30pm |
| Sunday | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are The Guilty tickets?
The Guilty tickets are priced from £36 to £172.
Where is The Guilty playing in London?
The Guilty is playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4DN.
Can I buy tickets for The Guilty at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Harold Pinter Theatre box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search including discounts not available at the box office.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for The Guilty are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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