Two couples face different questions about parenthood in Expecting, a new play by Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola at Riverside Studios. Andy Sandberg directs the Hammersmith run, which opens on 30 January 2027.
Zoey and Ethan are deciding whether to have a child. Zoey’s younger sister Trish already has two children and is navigating life with her new boyfriend, Matt. Putting the sisters’ lives alongside each other gives the comedy two perspectives on what it means to be ready for a family, and whether that decision fits the plans people have made for their careers and relationships.
Dates and booking
The production runs until 27 March. Riverside Studios’ listing is the place to check individual performance times and available seats.
Expecting at a glance
Venue Riverside Studios, Hammersmith.
Dates 30 January to 27 March 2027.
Booking Official performance times and tickets.
Cast and creative team
Katie Leung plays Zoey opposite Joe Dempsie as Ethan. Jamie-Lee O’Donnell plays Zoey’s sister Trish, and John Bradley plays Matt. Andy Sandberg directs the world premiere. Dempsie and Bradley both appeared in Game of Thrones, while Leung’s credits include Bridgerton and O’Donnell played Michelle in Derry Girls.
Performance dates and times
Times are local. Check the venue’s booking page for availability and changes before travelling.
The announced schedule is Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, with Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm. The official booking page lists captioning at 2.30pm on Saturday 6 March, British Sign Language interpretation at 7.30pm on Wednesday 10 March and audio description at 7.30pm on Wednesday 17 March. It lists tickets from £25, an age recommendation of 14 and over, and a running time of 90 minutes without an interval. The run is 30 January to 27 March 2027. Use the official date-by-date booking calendar to check exceptions and select a performance.
Getting there and access
Riverside Studios is at 101 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9BN. Take the south exit from Hammersmith Broadway, pass the Eventim Apollo and follow Queen Caroline Street towards the Thames. Riverside estimates three minutes from the Broadway exit. Hammersmith is served by the District, Piccadilly, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines.
The theatres have step-free access at entry level. Call 020 8237 1010 for access seating or to ask about companion tickets. Travel directions and the venue access guide cover the route and facilities.
