Housemaid Stage Adaptation: London Premiere Set

The theatrical adaptation of Freida McFadden's bestseller is entering production with a confirmed London debut. Lionsgate announced the first tour dates for the stage play on November 2, 2026. The world premiere will take place at the Richmond Theatre on September 14, 2027.

The production will tour the United Kingdom throughout the fall and winter of 2027. The final performance is scheduled for April 29, 2028. No dates have been announced for a United States run. Bekah Brunstetter, who is nominated for a Tony Award, will write the script. Matthew Dunster, an Olivier Award nominee, will serve as director.

This announcement follows the release of the film adaptation in December 2025. That movie starred Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney. Lionsgate confirmed a sequel based on McFadden's novel The Housemaid's Secret shortly after the first film left theaters. The sequel is currently in production and is set to premiere in cinemas on December 17, 2027.

Jenefer Brown, Lionsgate's president of Global Products and Experiences, commented on the expanding franchise in a press release. She stated that the momentum behind the property continues to grow with the stage play debuting next year. The narrative centers on Millie, a convicted felon who works for Nina Winchester. Millie becomes involved with Nina's husband, Andrew, before discovering that both employers are hiding their true identities.

The story involves a psychological thriller plot that leads to chaos and violence. The stage version will translate this domestic mystery to the board for the first time. The creative team aims to capture the tension of the original novel for a live audience.