The Truth is a wickedly entertaining comedy from Oscar-winning writer Florian Zeller, now revived in London’s West End for a strictly limited season. This Olivier-nominated play peels back the lies and secrets between two couples, exploring the fragile nature of trust and loyalty. With a cast led by Tony Award-nominated Stephen Mangan, comedy legend Ardal O’Hanlon, Sarah Hadland, and double Olivier Award-winner Janie Dee, the show promises a night of gripping, laugh-out-loud theater. Critics have called it “a funny and devious must-see” (The Guardian), making it a standout event for fans of smart, contemporary plays.
Two couples, four lives, and a web of secrets—The Truth dives into the tangled relationships and shifting loyalties that bind them. As trust becomes negotiable and everyone hides something, the play’s sharp dialogue and unexpected turns keep the audience guessing. What happens when the lies we tell others—and ourselves—finally unravel? The answer is a revelation no one is ready to face.
Show timings for The Truth may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
The Apollo Theatre is a West End icon, known for its ornate Edwardian architecture and storied history since opening in 1901. Designed by Lewin Sharp, its lavish interiors and gilded auditorium have hosted legendary productions and stars, from Laurence Olivier to more recent hits like Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. The Apollo’s intimate atmosphere and prime Shaftesbury Avenue location make it a favorite for both classic and contemporary plays.
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The play is showing at the Apollo Theatre in London’s West End.
It’s a sharp comedy about two couples entangled in secrets, lies, and shifting loyalties, exploring the fragility of trust.
The running time for this production has not been announced. Please check your ticket or the venue for details.
The main stars are Stephen Mangan, Ardal O’Hanlon, Sarah Hadland, and Janie Dee.
The play is written by Oscar-winning playwright Florian Zeller.
Yes, this is a strictly limited 14-week run at the Apollo Theatre.
The play explores secrets, trust, loyalty, and the lies we tell ourselves and others.
Please check your ticket or the venue for interval information, as details have not been announced.