‘Downton Abbey’ Star Michelle Dockery to Return to Stage in ‘Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy’

Jul 3, 2026 2:25am PT ‘Downton Abbey’ Star Michelle Dockery to Return to Stage in ‘Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy’

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Michelle Dockery will return to the stage for the first time in seven years to lead the world premiere of Ava Pickett’s new play “Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy” at Stratford East.

Dockery, known for playing Lady Mary Crawley in “Downton Abbey,” will star as Helen opposite Laura Aikman as Cee, marking Aikman’s stage debut.

“Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy” will run at Stratford East from Sept. 3 to Oct. 10. The staging is the first Lisa Spirling has directed since taking over as Stratford East’s artistic director and co-CEO.

‘Downton Abbey’ Star Michelle Dockery to Return to Stage in ‘Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy’

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