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BIO

The Young Vic is a London-based theater company that has been a vital part of the British theatrical landscape since its establishment in 1970. The company has a reputation for producing innovative and challenging productions that push the boundaries of traditional theater. Over the years, the Young Vic has been home to some of the most exciting and groundbreaking artists in the industry, and its influence has been felt far beyond the confines of the London theater scene.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer (Originally produced by)
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Producer (Original Producer)
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Producer (Original Producer)

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best New Opera Production

Young Vic Elegy for Young Lovers


winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre

The Young VicProduction Season

Olivier Awards - 1987 - The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement

The Young VicGhosts

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News


World Premiere of THELMA & LOUISE and More Set For The Young Vic's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

The Young Vic Theatre announced its 2026/7 season, headlined by the world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE, a new musical featuring music by Neko Case, starring Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker, alongside UK premieres and international productions.
SHEDINBURGH To Return to Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 15, 2026

Shedinburgh is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August, before making its London debut at the Young Vic theatre. Full program details will be announced and tickets on sale in May 2026.
Maureen Beattie Will Lead LEAR at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Pitlochry Festival Theatre will stage LEAR, Finn den Hertog's adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy, with Maureen Beattie in the title role and Forbes Masson as Gloucester.
THE CHOIR OF MAN Will Come to Milton Keynes Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

THE CHOIR OF MAN will run at Milton Keynes Theatre, bringing its pub-set choral show to Buckinghamshire for a limited five-night engagement. Learn more here!
INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to the West End from the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026

Marking the first West End transfer for The Bridge, the multi-award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into The Woods will run in the West End this Autumn.
Olivier Awards 2026- Complete List of Winners
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026

London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.
INTER ALIA, Starring Rosamund Pike, Will Arrive on Broadway This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Suzie Miller’s new play, Inter Alia, will be coming to Broadway this Fall for a strictly limited engagement, starring Rosamund Pike. We have all of the details here!
Gemma Knight Jones, Jacqueline Boatswain & Tega Alexander Join BRIDGERTON Season 5 Cast
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026

Gemma Knight Jones, Jacqueline Boatswain, and Tega Alexander have joined the Season 5 cast of Bridgerton, which will spotlight introverted middle daughter Francesca Stirling.
Go Live Theatre Announces David Shields as New Patron
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

David Shields, known for his Olivier-nominated role in PUNCH, has joined Go Live Theatre as a patron, supporting the charity's mission to bring live theatre to disadvantaged young people across the UK.
Amar Chadha-Patel Will Make Stage Debut In The World Premiere of Titas Halder’s FOAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Amar Chadha-Patel, known for The Decameron and Willow, will make his professional stage debut in FOAL by Titas Halder at Finborough Theatre, with previews from 5 May and a press night on 8 May.
Simon Russell Beale Will Return to the Barbican To Narrate Greg Doran’s VENUS & ADONIS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

Simon Russell Beale will return to the Barbican to narrate Greg Doran's production of Shakespeare's great poem Venus & Adonis, animated by a team of world-class puppeteers. 
Ewa Dina Announced As Winner Of The 2026 JMK Award
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026

The Young Vic Theatre and JMK Trust have announced Ewa Dina as the recipient of the 2026 JMK Award, which offers early career directors the opportunity to direct a full-scale professional play.
David Byrne, Stephen Daldry & More Join Genesis Foundation Showcase at Royal Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

​To mark its 25th anniversary, the Genesis Foundation will host a limited-ticket showcase and drinks reception at the Royal Court Theatre. The event will bring together work from artists and organisations it has supported over 25 years.
GIANT Playwright Signs Mark Rosenblatt Signs With CAA
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Playwright Mark Rosenblatt, who wrote the play Giant that is now running on Broadway, has signed with CAA. Rosenblatt, a theater and film writer and director, won the Olivier Award for Giant when it had its premiere in the West End in 2024. 
Interview: Theatre Life with Kemi-Bo Jacobs
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 31, 2026

Today’s subject Kemi-Bo Jacobs is currently living her theatre life onstage playing Agnes in the esteemed Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC’S) production of Hamnet. Yes, this is the role Jessie Buckley recently won the Best Actress Oscar for, just to end the comparison thing now. The show is presented by our very own Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) and runs through April 12th at Harman Hall.
Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay Returning for LYNLEY Season 2 at BritBox
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 30, 2026

Production is now underway in Dublin for the second season of the original drama series Lynley from BritBox. Leo Suter will return as DI Tommy Lynley, starring alongside Sofia Barclay as DS Barbara Havers.
Full Cast Set For The Menier Chocolate Factory’s Revival of Peter Shaffer’s EQUUS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus, in its co-production with Theatre Royal Bath Productions.
Photos: ALL MY SONS And INTO THE WOODS Lead Winners At 2026 Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026

At a ceremony at the National Theatre, the Critics’ Circle announced the winners of the 2026 Theatre Awards. These are the only prizes to be entirely voted for by the professional theatre critics who are members of the Circle. Check out photos of the winners below.
PADDINGTON, PUNCH & More Win 2026 UK Critics' Circle Theatre Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2026

The Critics’ Circle just announced the winners of the 2026 Theatre Awards. Big winners included Arthur Miller's All My Suns, Into the Woods, Punch, Paddington, and more. Check out the full list here!
Rufus Norris’s First Directing Job Since the National Theatre Will Open In Turkey Today
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

Rufus Norris will return to directing this evening as his production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman premieres at Zorlu PAC in Istanbul. Learn more here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Young Vic been nominated for?

Best New Opera Production (Olivier Awards) for Elegy for Young Lovers, Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre (Olivier Awards) for Production Season and The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement (Olivier Awards) for Ghosts.

What awards has Young Vic won?

The Young Vic has won the Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre award at the Olivier Awards for its Production Season.

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