A world premiere production of popular psychological thriller Before I Go To Sleep is coming to York – with its first star casting announced.
Based on the international bestselling novel by SJ Watson, which was later adapted into the hit film starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth, Before I Go To Sleep will be heading to Grand Opera House York from Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 March 2027.
The brand new stage adaptation will star acclaimed actor, author and podcaster Giovanna Fletcher as protagonist Christine.
It is written by Rachel Wagstaff and directed by Loveday Ingram, the creative team behind 2025’s successful stage adaptation of The Girl on the Train – which Fletcher also starred in.
Giovanna Fletcher has also had starring roles on the stage in the hits Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and 2:22 A Ghost Story. And she’s looking forward to taking on this world premiere production.
“I read the international bestselling novel Before I Go To Sleep and was hooked, so I can’t wait to take this play to the stage in 2027 on our UK and Ireland tour,” said Fletcher.
“It’s a thrilling, chilling and captivating story that I know audiences will love. I’m also chuffed to be working with Rachel Wagstaff and Loveday Ingram again – the three of us loved working on The Girl On The Train together last year and are very happy to be reunited.”
Before I Go To Sleep delves into the story of Christine, who appears to have an idyllic life – with one terrible exception. Every night, when she goes to sleep, she loses her memory. Every morning she wakes up remembering nothing from the last 20 years of her life, not even the loving husband lying next to her.
As she desperately tries to piece her life back together, hidden and terrifying truths begin to emerge, forcing her to question everything and everyone around her.
SJ Watson said: “Before I Go To Sleep has lived many lives I never expected — and this feels like one of the most exciting yet. I can’t think of a better team to bring Christine’s story to the stage.”
Exploring the fragility of memory, identity and trust, Before I Go To Sleep is set to be a thrilling stage production packed with suspense, shocking revelations and edge-of-your-seat twists.
Pre-sale tickets for Before I Go To Sleep at the Grand Opera House are currently on sale for ATG+ members, with general sale opening tomorrow (Thursday 21 May) at 10am. Tickets will be available here.
