Theater audience will receive twice as much Paul Mescal in 2027 after Irish actors sign up for two works at the National Theatre.

The stars of the Ordinary Man and Gladiator II will appear in two classic 20th-century dramas – the death of a salesman and the whistle in the dark.

The shows are one of the new works announced by Indhu Rubasingham, the famous London venues new art director.

Over the next two years, other stars will be on the national stage, including recent Oscar nominees Monica Barbaro and Bridgeton’s Nicola Coughlan, while rap artist Stormzy will work with the theater to develop new work.

Rubasingham was appointed artistic director in December 2023, taking over as Rufus Norris after ten years in charge.

The National People's Lyttelton Theater will return to the repertoire model for the first time since 2020, meaning multiple performances will be performed at the same time as the same actor.

As part of the new track, Paul Mescal He will make his debut in the whistle in the darkness when Arthur Miller dies.

Despite their diverse environmental and cultural backgrounds, the boss said the two shows share common themes of family dysfunction and the weight expected by society and family.

Mescal, who won the Olivier Award in 2023 for the Desire tram, will play Biff Loman when the salesman dies. Willy, the father who has not yet been announced who will play the role, is at the heart of the show.

American actress Monica Barbarorecently nominated for Oscar to play Joan Baez opposite Bob Dylan’s biopic Complete Unknown, will appear in the revival of the romantic drama Liaisons dangereuses.

Her and Poldark's stars Aidan Turner Will debut with their National Theatre in the show Leslie Manville.

Meanwhile, Delhi girl star SiobhánMcSweeneyBridgeton's Nicola Coughlan And the Sixth Commander Éanna Hardwickke Will appear together in John Millington Synge's Irish classic "Westworld Playboy".

New collaboration between theater and rap artists storm It was also announced, but no details were disclosed.

It was a project by Rubasingham, and as part of her application for job application, he said his involvement would make “a cut show that goes beyond the drama.”

After being appointed, Rubasingham joked that she spent "six to eight months pursuing Stormzy and his team" and he joined the boat after visiting the building.

The project was "very exciting" and confirmed that it would be "a work with his music," but added: "I'm more than that."

Stormzy said in a statement that he was "always drawn to the theater" and said he "correctly beat it" when he met Rubasingham. He added: “I’m so happy to have this creative journey with her.”

Elsewhere, Black Panther Star Letitia Wright Will appear in the story, a new script by American writer Tracey Scott Wilson about an ambitious black journalist who violated her editorial in pursuit of Burning Leadership.

Other works announced on Tuesday include:

• Pride is a new musical based on the 2014 BAFTA winning film that will explore the true story of how a group of lesbian and gay activists joined the 1984 Miners’ Strike Movement
• Rubasingham will direct Bacchus Author: Nima Taleghani, retelling an ancient Greek story with the words "Rust of Lyricism, Music and Action", opened in September
• She will also direct the new adaptation Jungle BookUse puppets to help retell the story of Rudyard Kipling, open next Christmas
• Kendall Feaver adapts Noel Streatfeild's novel Ballet shoeswill return in November after the 2024 holiday success
• Shakespeare's village Will return in September, starring Pi's Hiran Abeysekera
• There will also be a new work to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Immersive Theater Company Punchdrunkand new adaptations Men and boysIt's 50 years since the death of writer Terence Rattigan

Born on the legacy of Sheffield and Sri-Lankan since Sir Laurence Olivier was founded in 1963, Rubasingham is the seventh artistic director and the first woman to hold the position.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, she promised that the next chapter of the National will be known for “telling bold stories in large ways, spanning the continent, moving hearts and open minds.”

"It is to make sure that audiences who love nationals and go there for 40 or 50 years still want to be part of it and to attract audiences who are not popular or unaware of the nation," she said.

Asked if she wanted the Nationals to eventually return to the level of the repertoire theater that performed on the venue before the pandemic, Rubasingham replied: “It would be great if finances were allowed.

“Represents are more expensive, but there are many advantages in adopting more risky jobs and allowing word of mouth,” she noted.