Theatre Thursday 3 September 2026 to Saturday 10 October 2026
Stratford East: Bloodsport, After Helen of Troy
Michelle Dockery plays Helen of Troy coming home from her own war, in Ava Pickett’s new play. Final week.
The final week runs Tuesday 6 to Saturday 10 October, evenings at 19.30 with matinees at 14.30 on the Thursday and the Saturday. No performance on Monday 5 October.
- WhenThursday 3 September 2026 to Saturday 10 October 2026
19:30 - WhereTheatre Royal Stratford EastTheatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, Stratford, London E15 1BNMore in Stratford
- Price£19 to £53.50
- TicketsSelling fast
Times and prices are what the venue published when we checked. They move, so confirm on the venue's own page before you travel.
What to expect
Ava Pickett’s new play puts Helen of Troy back in her own kitchen. Years after she walked out, she comes home from a war fought in her name: her husband is celebrating, her childhood friend Cee is not, and over one fragile night of peace the loyalties come apart. Michelle Dockery plays Helen, Laura Aikman plays Cee, and Lisa Spirling directs her first show as the theatre’s artistic director.
Worth knowing
Two hours including the interval, age guidance 14 and over, with frequent strong language and references to sexual violence. On 4 October the theatre’s own booking page had Wednesday and Thursday evening sold out and everything else on limited availability or last few seats. The Saturday matinee is audio described.
Nearby
Stratford has the nearest stations and everything else on in the same part of town. The Theatre Royal Stratford East page collects every listing we hold for that address. Filed under Theatre.
Listed by Angela. Checked 5 October 2026. Details can change on the night; the venue link is the one to trust.
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