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Conor McPherson introduces his new play | The Brightening Air

22 days ago

‘How much of living is really just forgetting?’ Coming up in April 2025 at The Old Vic, The Brightening Air is a world premiere from Olivier Award-winning writer and director Conor McPherson (The Weir, Girl from the North Country). An entrancing tale of fate, family and unseen forces in 1980s Ireland. On stage 10 Apr–14 June 2025, tickets are on sale from12noon Thu 09 Oct, find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3NglwP1

'That song deserves a divorce.' | Susan Wokoma's heartbreaking third choice for Desert Island Discs

about 1 month ago

We invited The Real Thing co-stars Bel Powley and Susan Wokoma to share their Desert Island Discs selections. Full video on our channel

See Amid the Winter’s Snow 2024 | A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic

about 1 month ago

The 2022–23 cast of A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic perform 'See Amid the Winter's Snow' from Christopher Nightingale's Tony Award-winning score. See the show back at The Old Vic from 09 Nov 2024–04 Jan 2025: https://bit.ly/3WnC8tq

'It's one of the saddest songs ever written.' | Susan Wokoma picks her final Desert Island Disc

about 1 month ago

We invited The Real Thing co-stars Bel Powley and Susan Wokoma to share their Desert Island Discs selections. Full video on our channel

'This is actually SO cringe now I think about it!' | Bel Powley picks her final Desert Island Disc

about 1 month ago

We invited The Real Thing co-stars Bel Powley and Susan Wokoma to share their Desert Island Discs selections. Full video on our channel

'I have a confession... I'm a secret emo.' | Bel Powley's third choice for Desert Island Discs

about 1 month ago

We invited The Real Thing co-stars Bel Powley and Susan Wokoma to share their Desert Island Discs selections. Full video on our channel

'It's now my karaoke song.' | Bel Powley's musical second pick for Desert Island Discs

about 1 month ago

We invited The Real Thing co-stars Bel Powley and Susan Wokoma to share their Desert Island Discs selections. Full video on our channel

'Losing a friend; it makes me think about that.' | Susan Wokoma's second Desert Island Discs pick

about 1 month ago

We invited The Real Thing co-stars Bel Powley and Susan Wokoma to share their Desert Island Discs selections. Full video on our channel

'I remember songs along with smells.' | Susan Wokoma picks her first Desert Island Disc

about 1 month ago

We invited The Real Thing co-stars Bel Powley and Susan Wokoma to share their Desert Island Discs selections. Full video on our channel

'It just reminds me of being a kid...' | Bel Powley's first Desert Island Discs pick

about 1 month ago

We invited The Real Thing co-stars Bel Powley and Susan Wokoma to share their Desert Island Discs selections. Full video on our channel

A Christmas Carol in the Rehearsal Room | With John Simm as Scrooge

about 1 month ago

Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials) and starring John Simm (Life on Mars, Grace) as Ebenezer Scrooge. Book now: https://bit.ly/3WnC8tq

Interview with John Simm | A Christmas Carol

2 months ago

Starring John Simm (Life on Mars, Grace) as Ebenezer Scrooge, Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials). Playing from 09 Nov 2024–04 Jan 2025. Book your tickets now via our website: https://bit.ly/3WnC8tq

John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge | Behind the Scenes Photoshoot

3 months ago

Come behind the scenes for a first look at John Simm (Grace, Life on Mars) as Ebenezer Scrooge this Christmas in Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials). Playing at The Old Vic from 09 Nov 2024–04 Jan 2025 https://bit.ly/3zw5e1t

Audience Reactions | The Real Thing

3 months ago

'Great storyline, lots of affairs, lots of nice music!' What more could you want from a night at the theatre? Watch what our audiences have to say about The Real Thing. Don't miss your chance to see this 'beautiful' production playing until Sat 26 Oct: https://bit.ly/4d6nv3g

Bel Powley and Susan Wokoma's Desert Island Discs | The Real Thing

3 months ago

Inspired by Henry's castaway moment in The Real Thing, we asked Bel Powley and Susan Wokoma to talk us through four of the songs that have played a key part in their lives. The Real Thing is playing until Sat 26 Oct with tickets from £13. Book now: https://bit.ly/4d6nv3g

Opening Night reactions | The Real Thing

4 months ago

Last week was opening night for The Real Thing and people in the audience were glowing with praise for this new production. Watch the video to see what everyone had to say about Max Webster's 'mischievous revival' of Tom Stoppard's 'dazzling comedy' (Financial Times). Don't miss your chance to see this 'timeless' play (The Guardian) with tickets in the Stalls from just £33. Best availability from Tue 17 Sep.

How it's made | The Real Thing

4 months ago

Go backstage with the cast and crew of The Real Thing as they prepare for opening night. The Real Thing is now playing until 26 Oct. Book now: https://bit.ly/4d6nv3g

Inside the rehearsal room | The Real Thing

4 months ago

Step inside The Real Thing rehearsal room to see all the work that has led up to the play's first preview performance, taking place this evening. Watch the video to see this incredible cast in action as they prepare to start breaking hearts and taking names on our stage. The Real Thing is playing from 22 Aug with tickets from £10: https://bit.ly/4d6nv3g

Cast Quiz: Tom Stoppard or Taylor Swift? | The Real Thing

4 months ago

With Taylor Swift taking over Wembley this evening, we put the cast of The Real Thing to the test to see if they could distinguish Tom Stoppard lines from Taylor Swift lyrics. Watch the video to see if they can differentiate these two great wordsmiths. The Real Thing is playing from Thu 22 Aug with tickets from £13. Book now: https://bit.ly/4d6nv3g

Susan Wokoma and Bel Powley map out The Real Thing | The Real Thing

5 months ago

We asked Susan Wokoma and Bel Powley to draw us a map of character connections in The Real Thing. Watch them put their artistic skills to the test as they explain the many layers of relationships in Tom Stoppard's classic romcom. The Real Thing is playing from 22 Aug–26 Oct with tickets from £13. Book now: https://bit.ly/4d6nv3g

The magic of Tom Stoppard | The Real Thing

5 months ago

We spoke to Max Webster, Director of The Real Thing, about how we first met Tom Stoppard, how it felt to meet one of his heroes and how Stoppard's charm shines through in his writing. The Real Thing is playing from 22 Aug–26 Oct with tickets from £13. Book now: https://bit.ly/4d6nv3g

The Real Thing in 60 Seconds | The Real Thing

5 months ago

We challenged Director Max Webster to explain the magic of The Real Thing in under a minute. The Real Thing is playing from 22 Aug–26 Oct with tickets from £13. Book now: https://bit.ly/4d6nv3g

Interview with Max Webster

5 months ago

'Heartfelt and beautiful and a really good night out' Meet Max Webster, Director of The Real Thing, as he chats about Tom Stoppard's wonderful writing, this charismatic cast and whether you can ever know if love is the real thing... The Real Things is playing on our stage from 22 Aug–26 Oct with tickets available from £13. Book yours now: https://bit.ly/4d6nv3g

Political slang quiz | The Constituent

6 months ago

We challenged James Corden, Anna Maxwell Martin and Zachary Hart to guess the real political slang from the fake ones in our latest quiz. The Constituent is on our stage until 10 Aug. Book now: https://bit.ly/4bMftvR

Opening Night | The Constituent

6 months ago

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Gripping, comic and, ultimately, moving' Financial Times ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Slick and vital drama' The i --- The Constituent is now playing at The Old Vic until 10 Aug 2024. Tickets are selling fast so book now to avoid disappointment, book now: https://bit.ly/4bMftvR

What are audiences saying? | The Constituent

6 months ago

'I loved it, it's so heartfelt.' Find out what audiences think of The Constituent, playing now until Sat 10 Aug. Book now: https://bit.ly/4bMftvR

How it's made | The Constituent

6 months ago

Go backstage with James Corden, Anna Maxwell Martin and Zachary Hart as they prepare for opening night of The Constituent. The Constituent is now playing until Sat 10 Aug. Book now: https://bit.ly/4bMftvR

Interview with James Corden, Anna Maxwell Martin and Zachary Hart | The Constituent

7 months ago

We sat down with James Corden, Anna Maxwell Martin and Zachary Hart to talk about The Constituent and, to Anna's surprise, the fact audiences can sit on the stage. The Constituent is on our stage from 13 Jun–10 Aug. Book now: https://bit.ly/4bMftvR

Behind the scenes with Anna Maxwell Martin | Sunday Times Magazine photoshoot

7 months ago

We go behind the scenes with Anna Maxwell Martin for her photoshoot with the Sunday Times Magazine to mark the Old Vic's upcoming production, The Constituent. See the full article on the Sunday Times website. --- Videographer: Jonny Ruff Photographer: Sane Seven Styling: Kate Sinclair HMU Artist: Caroline Barnes Additional styling: AP Communications #OVConstituent

Interview with Joe Penhall and Matthew Warchus | The Constituent

7 months ago

'It's a play that's got lots of twists and turns, and at any point along the journey, there could be multiple endings that seem impossible to predict'. Matthew Warchus, Director Joe Penhall (Writer) and Matthew Warchus (Director) discuss the world premiere of The Constituent. The Constituent is on our stage from 13 Jun–10 Aug. Book now: https://bit.ly/4bMftvR

1920s Slang Quiz | Machinal

8 months ago

We challenged the cast of Machinal to take part in a quiz on 1920s slang. Find out the 1920s meanings of handcuff, splifficated and razz... Machinal is playing until 01 Jun. Book your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3wnxvFT

From the stalls to the stage | Tim Frances interview

8 months ago

We spoke to the wonderful Tim Frances about his 40 year relationship to The Old Vic. He started working as an usher here in his gap year, and is now performing on stage in our production of Machinal. If you want to catch Tim in action, Machinal is playing until 01 Jun. Book tickets from £13: https://bit.ly/3xKbzVx

What are audiences saying? | Machinal

8 months ago

'This is a once in a decade production' Audience reactions are pouring in following our Machinal press night last week. Book now for your chance to see this ★★★★★ 'astonishing' (Time Out) production: https://bit.ly/4df1Dn8

How it's made | Machinal

8 months ago

It's lights on for Richard Jones's pulse-pounding production of Machinal. Take a sneak peek into technical rehearsals as the cast and crew prepared for opening night. Machinal is playing until 01 Jun with tickets from £13. Book now: https://bit.ly/3Jm035q

Inside the rehearsal room | Machinal

9 months ago

Follow Rosie Sheehy into the Machinal rehearsal room as the cast prepared for the production's London premiere. Richard Jones' 'mesmerising' (Daily Mail) production is at The Old Vic until 1 June 2024. Book now: https://bit.ly/4cXGAFR

Trailer | Machinal

9 months ago

‘Marry me — wants to marry me…’ A woman pushed to breaking point by the relentless machinery of life, expectation and convention. Watch Rosie Sheehy perform the most iconic monologue from Sophie Treadwell's Machinal. Get a taste of this pulse-pounding production ahead of opening night on Thu 11 April. https://bit.ly/3VH87oN

Interview with Rosie Sheehy | Machinal

9 months ago

Rosie Sheehy, who plays Helen Jones in Machinal, talks about what drew her to the role, what makes Sophie Treadwell's writing special and her experience of returning to The Old Vic after nine years. Machinal is on our stage from 11 Apr–01 Jun. Book now: https://bit.ly/4coah2A

Where were you on the 13 Jul 1985?

9 months ago

The cast of Just For One Day share their memories from Live Aid. --- Just For One Day is playing at The Old Vic until 30 Mar 2024. Tickets are selling fast so book now to avoid disappointment - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

The cast of Just For One Day play | The ultimate Live Aid lyric quiz

10 months ago

We challenged the cast of Just For One Day to the ultimate Live Aid lyric quiz. Can you beat them?

Just For One Day | What are audiences saying?

11 months ago

'It's got everything and a bit more' 'The atmosphere was just electric' 'It was like you were actually at the concert' 'It's blown us all away' --- Just For One Day is now playing at The Old Vic until 30 Mar 2024. Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

Primary Play Your Part

11 months ago

Hear about one school's experience of taking part in our project Primary Play Your Part. Primary Play Your Part is a free project providing a newly commissioned playscript to state primary schools to use as their festive show. Along with a range of supporting online resources, this project guides primary schools through the process of creating their own in-school production. The brand new playscript is written specifically for KS2 primary-aged students to perform in their school environment. For more information visit www.oldvictheatre.com/primary-play-your-part or email primary@oldvictheatre.com.

The cast of Just For One Day perform 'My Generation'

11 months ago

Watch the cast of Just For One Day in the rehearsal room as they perform The Who's 'My Generation' for the first time. --- Just For One Day will play for a limited run from 26 Jan–30 Mar 2024. Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

Meet the creative team behind Just For One Day

11 months ago

‘That day was about something much more than just a rock 'n' roll concert. That day was about standing for a moment in time when the world wanted to come together’ Luke Sheppard Luke Sheppard (Director), Matt Brind (Musical Supervision, Arrangements & Orchestration) and Ebony Molina (Choreographer) talk about bringing the Live Aid musical, Just For One Day, to The Old Vic. --- Just For One Day will play for a limited run from 26 Jan–30 Mar 2024. Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

OV Backstage | What it's like to work backstage at The Old Vic

11 months ago

Have you ever wanted to work backstage at The Old Vic? OV Backstage offers paid placements on an Old Vic main house production to six 18–30-year-olds from underrepresented backgrounds in the arts. Participants will shadow an industry professional across 15 paid sessions and get hands-on experience in costume, production management, set, sound and stage management. The project culminates with a networking session to help participants take the next steps in their careers. Hear from this year's participants about how the Old Vic Backstage programme has helped them. Participants will be paid for taking part in the programme. Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3HjbKsk

The cast of Just For One Day perform 'Drive'

12 months ago

Watch the cast of Just For One Day in the rehearsal room as they perform The Car's 'Drive' for the first time. --- Just For One Day will play for a limited run from 26 Jan–30 Mar 2024. Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

The cast of Just For One Day perform 'Heroes'

12 months ago

Watch the cast of Just For One Day in the first days of rehearsals as they perform David Bowie's 'Heroes' for the first time. --- Just For One Day will play for a limited run from 26 Jan–30 Mar 2024. Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

Just For One Day | A glimpse inside rehearsals

about 1 year ago

Take a look at the magic from the very first days of rehearsals for this brand new musical, Just For One Day. --- Just For One Day will play for a limited run from 26 Jan–30 Mar 2024. Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

The story of Live Aid

about 1 year ago

Discover the story of Live Aid and take a look at the lead up to this momentous event, ahead of the world premiere of Just For One Day, the Live Aid musical. --- Featuring the songs of Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, The Cars, Status Quo, Paul Weller, Sade, The Boomtown Rats, Bryan Adams, Diana Ross, Ultravox and more, this is the story of Live Aid and the people united by it. --- An Old Vic Production. By permission of The Band Aid Charitable Trust In association with Jamie Wilson Productions, Kevin McCollum, Sonia Friedman Productions, Gavin Kalin Productions, Kenny Wax Ltd, The Ambassador Theatre Group, Mirvish Productions and Nederlander Theatres. --- Book your tickets today - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

Making A Christmas Carol Magic | Starring Christopher Eccleston

about 1 year ago

Go behind the scenes of A Christmas Carol – the five time Tony Award-winning show that is back at The Old Vic until 06 Jan 2024, starring Christopher Eccleston as Ebenezer Scrooge. Book tickets: bit.ly/46SxIgF

See Amid the Winter's Snow | A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic

about 1 year ago

The 2022–23 cast of A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic perform 'See Amid the Winter's Snow' from Christopher Nightingale's Tony Award-winning score. See the show back at The Old Vic from 11 Nov 2023–06 Jan 2024: bit.ly/46bmmUw

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