Trending Now - Star-studded Cast to Revive 'white Rabbit Red Rabbit' in West End

WHO:

Deadline - Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour and director Omar Elerian have launched a theater production company called There & Then.

Variety - The inaugural production features a star-studded cast including David Tennant, Riz Ahmed, Jodie Whittaker, and David Harewood.

WHAT:

Deadline - The inaugural production of There & Then is a West End version of Soleimanpour's play "White Rabbit Red Rabbit."

Variety - "White Rabbit Red Rabbit" is returning to London’s West End in its 15th anniversary year.

Variety - The play features a different performer each week who is handed a sealed envelope containing the script.

WHERE:

Deadline - The production will take place at the Duchess Theatre in London.

Variety - The production is in association with Nica Burns and her Nimax Theatre Group.

WHEN:

Variety - The 15th anniversary of "White Rabbit Red Rabbit" is in 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - The launch of There & Then aims to bring innovative theater productions to the West End.

HOW:

Variety - The unique format of the play involves a different performer each week, creating a fresh experience for the audience.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 11:18 UTC)

Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour and director Omar Elerian have launched a new theater production company called There & Then, with their inaugural production featuring a star-studded cast that includes David Tennant, Riz Ahmed, Jodie Whittaker, and David Harewood. This production marks the return of Soleimanpour's acclaimed play "White Rabbit Red Rabbit" to London's West End in its 15th anniversary year, taking place at the Duchess Theatre in association with Nica Burns and her Nimax Theatre Group. Each week, a different performer will take the stage, handed a sealed envelope containing the script, ensuring a unique experience for the audience every time.