The Authenticator
Dorfman - National Theatre
- Opens: Thursday, 26 March 2026 -
Booking until: Saturday, 9 May 2026
The Authenticator description
The Authenticator is all about the secrets, the discoveries, and the grim truth.
Directed by National Theatre Artistic Associate Miranda Cromwell, The Authenticator is a brilliant mix of politics, drama, and the things that surface no matter how hard you try to bury the past.
Welcome to the house of mystery. When eccentric artist Fenella Harford finds a stack of fascinating old diaries, she asks expert Marva to confirm they're authentic. Marva's mentor Abi, brings skills of her own. Together, the three women go in search of the truth. As it turns out, the darkness hidden at the heart of Harford Hall is worse than they imagined. Perfect when a gripping gothic psychological thriller is top of your West End shows list.
Rakie Ayola plays Abi, Sylvestra Le Touzel is Fen and Cherrelle Skeete plays Marva. Marking the first time her work has premiered at the National Theatre, award-winning playwright Winsome Pinnock (Leave Taking) has created the magic. Miranda Cromwell (Death of a Salesman) directs, reunited with Pinnock after their success with Rockets and Blue Lights. The rest of the creative team is Set Designer Jon Bausor, Costume Designer Kinnetia Isidore, Lighting Designer Aideen Malone, Sound Designer Tingying Dong, Composer Femi Temowo, Movement Director Shelley Maxwell, Casting Director Alastair Coomer CDG and Voice Coach Hazel Holder.
Buy The Authenticator tickets for a play packed with thrills and rich in deep, dark mystery.
