The Pelicot Trial Coming to London
A new play titled The Pelicot Trial, centered around the controversial Gisele Pelicot trial, will be staged in London. The cast is headlined by notable figures including Rosie O’Donnell, Adjoa Andoh from Bridgerton, Julie Hesmondhalgh from Celebrity Traitors, and Tamzin Outhwaite from EastEnders.
About the Production
Directed and created by Swiss playwright Milo Rau, the production is based on real accounts from the trial, combining police documents, social commentaries, and psychiatric evaluations involving 51 men who faced prosecution. This one-off event will feature a cast of 30 actors and public personalities as part of the Young Vic Theatre’s concluding shows for the 2026/27 season.
Notable Cast Members
Additional cast members include:
- Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense)
- Kadiff Kirwan (Slow Horses)
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Dune)
- Lorraine Ashbourne (Bridgerton)
- Jordan Stephens (from Rizzle Kicks)
- Leo Bill (Alice In Wonderland)
- Juliet Stevenson (Truly, Madly, Deeply)
- Samuel West (All Creatures Great And Small)
Performance Details
The performance is scheduled for Monday, November 30 at London County Hall and will be live-streamed globally. Tickets will be available for general sale starting Wednesday.
Background on Gisele Pelicot
Gisele Pelicot’s ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, was sentenced to 20 years for drugging and assaulting her while enabling others to do the same over nearly a decade. Gisele bravely opted to waive her anonymity, stating that the shame should be on her abusers.
Collaboration and Reception
Developed in consultation with journalists and feminist organizations in France, the play has previously toured several cities, including Avignon, New York, Lisbon, Milan, and Bergen, each performed by different companies.
For support related to the themes of the play, resources such as Rape Crisis are available, and those affected can find help through their helplines and website.
For more information on the play and ticketing, check the official channels.
