When lonely Kath (Tamzin Outhwaite) offers the mysterious Mr Sloane (Jordan Stephens) a room to rent in the family home, her businessman brother Ed (Daniel Cerqueira) does not approve. After all, what will people say? But soon, he becomes equally taken with the charismatic young Sloane. Only their old Dada (Christopher Fairbank) remains wary, convinced that he recognises this stranger. What begins as a convenient living arrangement spirals into a dangerous game of desire and deceit.
We have seen our first glimpse of Entertaining Mr Sloane, directed by Young Vic Artistic Director and CEO Nadia Fall, which plays at the venue from 15th September – 8th November 2025. Jordan Stephens (Rizzle Kicks) makes his stage debut in the Young Vic’s upcoming production alongside Tamzin Outhwaite (Abigail’s Party), Daniel Cerqueira (A Gentleman in Moscow) and Christopher Fairbank (Auf Wiedersehen, Pet) in Joe Orton’s queer cult classic – a ruthless, dark comedy that remains as provocative and shocking today as it was 62 years ago.
Jordan Stephens said: “I love the young Vic and feel incredibly grateful to have this opportunity. I’m terrified and excited. I couldn’t have imagined my stage debut arriving in this way, with such an iconic, wicked play and under the certified guidance of Nadia Fall- as well as stage veterans in Tamzin, Daniel and Chris. What an honour.”
Director Nadia Fall added: “Jordan Stephens is an artistic polymath, from writing and screen to music and his campaigning. I’m incredibly excited to be directing his stage debut. He has the ear of a new generation who will be discovering Orton for the first time through Jordan’s Sloane, the thought of that is simply thrilling. Together with the rest of the brilliant cast, I cannot wait to channel the downright audacity of this play!”
The creative team for Entertaining Mr Sloane brings together Set & Costume Designer Peter McKintosh, Lighting Designer Richard Howell, Sound Designer Tingying Dong, Movement Director James Cousins, Casting Director Amy Ball CDG, Fight and Intimacy Director Haruka Kuroda, Voice & Dialect Coach Richard Ryder, Wigs, Hair & Make-Up Designer Carole Hancock, Costume Supervisor Yvonne Milnes, Props Supervisor Jamie Owens and Jerwood Assistant Director Alex Hurst.
Young Vic presents Entertaining Mr Sloane By Joe Orton Directed by Nadia Fall. Young Vic, Main House
15th September – 08th November, for tickets and further information, please checkout the Young Vic webaite
Images Ellie Kurtz
