Giant

Origins in London

Giant premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London in September 2024. Written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hytner, the play immediately sparked conversation for its bold depiction of Roald Dahl during a moral and personal crisis. 

The Royal Court run drew strong critical responses, praising both the sharp writing and the unflinching performances.

West End Transfer and Acclaim

Due to critical and audience success, the play transferred to the Harold Pinter Theatre in April 2025 for a West End engagement. This production solidified its reputation, winning multiple Olivier Awards in 2025, including Best New Play and Best Actor for John Lithgow, who portrayed Dahl. 

Lithgow’s performance was celebrated for balancing charm, wit, and deeply troubling flaws, creating a layered portrait that felt both intimate and unsettling.

Broadway Transfer

Following its triumph in London, Giant was announced for Broadway in 2026, with previews beginning March 11, 2026, at a Shubert theatre to be determined. The run is scheduled as a 16-week limited engagement, bringing Lithgow back to Broadway to reprise his Olivier-winning role. 

The Broadway staging will also reunite much of the London creative team, preserving the vision that earned acclaim overseas.

Significance

The transfer marks not only the international recognition of Rosenblatt’s writing but also Broadway’s willingness to present challenging, morally complex stories alongside its commercial hits.

With its celebrated cast and creative pedigree, Giant is expected to become one of the most talked-about plays of the 2026