Duke of York's Theatre renamed Tom Stoppard Theatre

A historic West End theatre in London will be renamed in honour of the late playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, its owner announced on July 1, 2026. The Duke of York’s Theatre on St. Martin’s Lane will become the Tom Stoppard Theatre, creating a lasting tribute to the acclaimed writer who died in November 2025.

The renaming was announced by ATG Entertainment, the theatre’s owner, which described it as a recognition of Stoppard’s significant impact on British theatre. The decision coincides with the opening of a new production of Stoppard’s play Arcadia, directed by Carrie Cracknell and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, which began its run at the venue on the same day. The production is scheduled to continue until September 12, 2026.

Sir Tom Stoppard’s career spanned more than five decades, during which he received numerous honours including a knighthood, five Tony Awards for Best Play, three Olivier Awards, and an Academy Award for co-writing the screenplay for Shakespeare in Love. His celebrated works include Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Jumpers, Arcadia, and Leopoldstadt.

The playwright’s family welcomed the announcement. In a joint statement, his children Ollie,...