Before I Go To Sleep UK tour: Tom Chambers joins Giovanna Fletcher

Tom Chambers has joined Giovanna Fletcher in Before I Go To Sleep, the world premiere stage adaptation of S J Watson's bestselling thriller, which tours the UK and Ireland in 2027. Chambers will play Ben, opposite Fletcher, who was already announced to lead the production.

The story will be familiar to many from the hit film starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth. Now it comes to the stage, opening at Richmond Theatre from 15 to 23 January 2027 before visiting 20 more venues and closing at Leeds Grand Theatre on 26 June. Tickets for the tour are on sale now.

What is the story about?

Christine appears to live an idyllic life, except that every night when she falls asleep, she loses all memory of the last 20 years. Each morning she has to start again. As she attempts to piece her life back together, terrifying truths emerge, and she can no longer be sure who to trust.

It is a premise built for the theatre: a single mind trying to rebuild itself, and an audience left guessing alongside her about what is real.

Who does Tom Chambers play?

Chambers plays Ben, and he is scheduled to appear at every venue up to and including the Lyceum in Sheffield, which runs from 30 March to 3 April 2027. The production has not yet said who will play the role for the later dates.

"I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining Giovanna in Before I Go To Sleep," he said. "It's such a brilliantly unsettling story, and what I love about it is that you're never quite sure who or what to believe."

He added: "Ben is a fascinating character to play, particularly in a story where memory and trust are so closely intertwined. I think Rachel has done a great job adapting the book into a stage play and I can't wait to get into rehearsals and bring this extraordinary thriller to audiences around the country."

Chambers is no stranger to touring thrillers. For more on his recent stage work, read our earlier story on Tom Chambers in Dial M for Murder.

Who is behind the stage adaptation?

The play is written by Rachel Wagstaff and directed by Loveday Ingram. The pair previously worked together on the stage version of The Girl on the Train, so psychological suspense is familiar territory for them.

Set, costume and video design are by Justin Nardella, with lighting design by Jason Taylor and sound design by Gareth Fry. The production is produced by Josh Andrews. Further casting and creative team announcements will follow.

Is there more to come from the novel?

Yes. A sequel to the novel will be released in 2027, the same year the stage version takes to the road, so fans of the book have two new chances to return to Christine's story.

Where and when is the tour?

Here is every date announced so far.

• Friday 15 to Saturday 23 January 2027: Richmond Theatre (with Tom Chambers as Ben).
• Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 January 2027: Theatre Royal Bath (with Tom Chambers as Ben).
• Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 February 2027: Chichester Festival Theatre (with Tom Chambers as Ben).
• Tuesday 9 to Saturday 13 February 2027: Hall for Cornwall, Truro (with Tom Chambers as Ben).
• Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 February 2027: New Victoria Theatre, Woking (with Tom Chambers as Ben).
• Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 February 2027: New Theatre, Cardiff (with Tom Chambers as Ben).
• Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 March 2027: Grand Opera House, York (with Tom Chambers as Ben).
• Tuesday 9 to Saturday 13 March 2027: Milton Keynes Theatre (with Tom Chambers as Ben).
• Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 March 2027: Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham (with Tom Chambers as Ben).
• Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 March 2027: Theatre Royal, Norwich (with Tom Chambers as Ben).
• Tuesday 30 March to Saturday 3 April 2027: Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield (with Tom Chambers as Ben).
• Tuesday 13 to Saturday 17 April 2027: Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham.
• Tuesday 20 to Saturday 24 April 2027: Storyhouse, Chester.
• Tuesday 27 April to Saturday 1 May 2027: Gaiety Theatre, Dublin.
• Tuesday 4 to Saturday 8 May 2027: The Lowry, Salford.
• Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 May 2027: Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury.
• Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22 May 2027: Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
• Tuesday 25 to Saturday 29 May 2027: King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
• Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 June 2027: Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
• Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 June 2027: Theatre Royal, Nottingham.
• Tuesday 22 to Saturday 26 June 2027: Leeds Grand Theatre.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets are on sale now. To see dates and prices in one place, visit our Before I Go To Sleep UK tour page. Full tour details are also on the official website, beforeigotosleep.com. For more theatre news from around the country, see our latest stories.

Image credit: Official artwork from the production.