An All-New Production!

This first major revival in over a decade of Amadeus, Peter Shaffer’s Tony-winning play, premieres at New Theatre Cardiff from 9 - 27 March before its big West End transfer to London’s Noel Coward Theatre.

Directed by Jeremy Herrin, the production will star Michael Sheen as Antonio Salieri, alongside Callum Scott Howells as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The two previously worked together on the BBC drama The Way, and now will go head-to-head in one of theatre’s most heated rivalries.

What Is The Story?

Amadeus shines a fictional light over classical music’s greatest composer, imagining his rise to the top in Vienna and the intense jealousy it inspires in his rivals. Highly theatrical, witty, and stunning, Amadeus not only highlights Mozart’s genius but also that of the late Shaffer.

Inspired by the music of Mozart, fellow composer Antonio Salieri is desperate to meet the man behind the sound. However, his admiration sours when he discovers the “genius” is uncouth, lacking the charm he feels should accompany such talent. Desperate and jealous, he decides to break into Mozart’s inner circle, presenting a kind face while attempting to sabotage him at every turn.