Michelle Dockery returns to London stage in Ava Pickett's 'Bloodsport' at Theatre Royal Stratford East

Michelle Dockery leads the world premiere of Ava Pickett's "Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy" at Theatre Royal Stratford East, running 3 September to 10 October 2026. Press night is 10 September. Dockery plays Helen in a modern-day retelling of the myth set in Essex. Lisa Spirling directs in her debut as the theatre's artistic director. Laura Aikman co-stars as Cee.