Michael Sheen to play Salieri in Amadeus West End
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- Michael Sheen will play Antonio Salieri in the new Amadeus revival, marking his first West End role since the 1990s and reuniting with Howells after The Way.
- Callum Scott Howells makes his debut as Mozart, becoming the first Welsh actor to portray the composer in a West End production alongside a fellow Welsh Salieri.
- Second Half Productions co‑produces the show with the Welsh National Theatre, launching a 16‑week run at the Noël Coward Theatre in April 2027.
- Jeremy Herrin directs the revival, calling it a “legendary and beloved play” and praising Sheen as “one of the world’s best”.
- Tickets go on general sale on 24 April, opening the first major Amadeus comeback in over a decade.
Why it matters: The Welsh National Theatre gains a 16‑week West End run, boosting its revenue and brand visibility, while rival theatres lose a share of the spring audience. The production also spotlights Welsh talent, encouraging future investment.
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