A brand new production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s record-breaking Tony-Award nominated comedy musical Company will open at The Yard Theatre, directed by The Yard’s Olivier Award-winning Artistic Director Jay Miller. It marks the first musical ever staged by The Yard in Hackney Wick where it will run from 27 May to 10 July 2027, with press night on 8 June 2027, followed by Theatr Clwyd from 9 September – 18 September 2027 before embarking on a national tour, with further dates to be announced.
Today, Bobby turns 35. Bobby has lovers, Bobby has friends, Bobby has nothing in his apartment.
Bobby’s lovers want to know where this is going. Bobby’s friends are getting married, starting a family, or getting divorced. Everyone in his life has made some decisions. (Is Bobby a bit gay?)
Bobby can’t decide.
Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical comedy, directed by The Yard’s Olivier Award-winning Jay Miller, about the life you’re supposed to be living.
Jay Miller, Director, said: “Company is one of the best pieces of theatre ever written. Everyone goes through that stretch in their life where everyone around you seems to know something you don’t, or be someone you aren’t. Bobby’s still in it. I can’t wait to get started.”
ETT Artistic Director and Joint CEO Richard Twyman and Executive Producer and Joint CEO Sophie Scull said: “Jay is a visionary director whose work over recent years has been consistently bold, surprising, and theatrically adventurous. Bringing that sensibility to Sondheim’s Company, a musical loved by so many, is hugely exciting. We’re delighted to be making it with him and the team at The Yard and look forward to sharing it with audiences in London and across the UK.”
Ashleigh Wheeler, The Yard Executive Director, said: “We’ve been wanting to do a musical for ages but to make it happen we needed the support, input and verve of incredible partners. We’re so happy to be making this work for audiences in London and around the country with ETT and Theatr Clwyd. As Sondheim put it, “three is company, safe and cheery.”
This new production of Company is presented by ETT and The Yard Theatre in association with Theatr Clwyd.