Cast Announced for Lord of the Flies at Chichester Festival Theatre

12 Aug

The Chichester Festival Theatre has announced the full cast for Anthony Lau’s new production of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, based on Nigel Williams’s acclaimed stage adaptation. The production will run from 19 September – 11 October 2025, with a press night on Thursday 25 September.

Lord of the Flies: A Modern Classic on Stage

Lord of the Flies, first published in 1954, remains a modern classic and is frequently ranked high in iconic novels lists. This riveting adventure delves deep into the heart of darkness, where a group of young survivors, stranded on a desert island after a plane crash, must fend for themselves. As tribal loyalties develop and societal rules break down, the struggle for power turns deadly. The production explores humanity's fragility and the clash between civilization and chaos.

Meet the Cast of Lord of the Flies

The production boasts an exceptionally talented cast, featuring:

Hiroki Berrecloth (Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Our Cosmic Dust) as Maurice
Sheyi Cole (The Beautiful Game, Full Circle) as Ralph
Ali Hadji-Heshmati (Lockwood & Co., Bad Education) as Simon
Bertie Hawes (Summer 1954: The Browning Version, Call the Midwife) as Eric
Alfie Jallow (Nurses Come and Go But None for Me, Man Enough) as Piggy
Cal O'Driscoll (Video Nasty, Vikings: Valhalla, The Windermere Children) as Roger
Nevil Patel (making his professional debut) as Henry
Ruben Reuter (The Dumping Ground, Romeo and Juliet) as Perceval
Ethan Rouse (Sunset at the Villa Thalia, Young Woman and the Sea) as Sam
Jonathan Savage (London Road, The Hunt) as Parachutist/Naval Officer
Tucker St. Ivany (The Grapes of Wrath, The Salt Path) as Jack
Riley Woodford (Redlands, Hex) as Bill

The Story: Power Struggles and Survival on a Desert Island

The plot of Lord of the Flies revolves around the survival of a group of young boys stranded on a desert island after a plane crash. Struggling to adapt, they soon form tribal loyalties, with Ralph and Piggy striving to maintain order. As time passes, the boys shed their school uniforms and any sense of civility, leading to the fierce rivalry between Ralph and Jack. A deadly struggle ensues as the boys wrestle with their humanity and the potential for chaos. Can rescue come in time to save them, or will they succumb to the darker forces within?

Director and Creative Team

Directed by Anthony Lau, a former Associate Artistic Director at Sheffield Theatres, the production brings together a talented creative team:

Designer: Georgia Lowe
Lighting Designer: Matt Daw
Music and Sound Designer: Giles Thomas
Movement Director: Aline David
Musical Director: Chris Poon
Fight and Intimacy Director: Bethan Clark
Casting Director: Jacob Sparrow

Anthony Lau has an impressive background, having directed acclaimed productions such as The Crucible, Miss Saigon, Rock/Paper/Scissors, and The Good Person of Szechwan. In 2026, Lau will make his National Theatre debut with Terence Rattigan’s Man and Boy.

Sponsorship and Support

Lord of the Flies is proudly sponsored by The Portsmouth Grammar School, highlighting the community support that enhances the production’s development.

Ticket Information

Lord of the Flies will run at Chichester Festival Theatre from 19 September – 11 October 2025. Tickets for this highly anticipated production are available now. Don't miss the chance to experience this timeless story brought to life on stage.

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