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Old Vic Theatre

Address:
The Cut, South Bank
London,

Built: 1818

Seating Capacity: 1067

Old Vic Theatre History

The Old Vic is London’s independent not-for-profit theatre, a world leader in creativity and entertainment. Today, Artistic Director Matthew Warchus is building on 201 years of creative adventure, with The Old Vic recently being hailed as ‘London’s most eclectic and frequently electrifying theatre’. The Old Vic is mercurial: it can transform into a theatre in the round, a space for live music and comedy, has played host to opera, dance, cinema, music hall, classical dramas, variety, big spectacles and novelty acts. It was the original home of the English National Opera, the Sadler’s Wells dance company and the National Theatre. It’s also been a tavern, a college, a coffee house, a lecture hall and a meeting place.

Shows at the Old Vic Theatre

Dates Production
12/31/2026 -
7/29/2026 - 9/19/2026
1/24/2026 - 3/21/2026
9/23/2025 - 11/1/2025
6/24/2025 - 8/23/2025
4/16/2025 - 6/14/2025
1/27/2023 - 4/1/2023
9/6/2022 - 10/31/2022
3/29/2022 - 5/28/2022
1/24/2022 - 3/19/2022
4/6/2020 - 5/23/2020
4000 Miles (2020) [Cancelled]
1/27/2020 - 3/27/2020
11/29/2019 - 1/18/2020
10/14/2019 - 11/9/2019
8/20/2019 - 9/27/2019
6/17/2019 - 8/10/2019
4/15/2019 - 6/8/2019
2/9/2019 - 3/27/2019
11/24/2018 - 1/19/2019
10/8/2018 - 11/10/2018
9/1/2018 - 9/22/2018
7/7/2018 - 8/25/2018
4/21/2018 - 6/16/2018
2/21/2018 - 4/14/2018
1/30/2018 - 2/10/2018
11/18/2017 - 1/20/2018
10/15/2017 - 11/4/2017
7/28/2017 - 7/31/2017
7/12/2017 - 10/7/2017
6/5/2017 - 6/17/2017
5/6/2017 - 6/24/2017
2/25/2017 - 4/29/2017
12/10/2016 - 2/18/2017
10/25/2016 - 12/3/2016
7/15/2016 - 9/17/2016
9/5/2012 - 11/10/2012
6/15/2012 - 7/28/2012
3/17/2012 - 6/9/2012
9/17/2011 - 11/26/2011
12/4/2010 - 3/5/2011
4/10/2010 - 6/5/2010
1/7/2010 - 4/3/2010
9/15/2006 - 12/23/2006
9/14/1993 - 11/20/1993
4/15/1991 - 4/15/1991
12/1/1988 - 1/7/1989
5/19/1987 - 1/9/1988
8/14/1985 - 9/7/1985
7/3/1985 - 8/10/1985
7/18/1984 - 8/18/1984
11/9/1983 - 1/14/1984
9/6/1971 - 9/6/1971
4/11/1967 - 4/11/1967
12/8/1964 - 12/8/1964
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News


You Can Now Watch ELAINE STRITCH: AT LIBERTY Filmed Live at London's Old Vic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026

You can now view Elaine Stritch: At Liberty, Elaine Stritch's one-woman show, which won her a 2002 Tony, filmed at the Old Vic Theatre in London. In the show, Stritch she traces her roots from The New School to Broadway star.
MEASURE FOR MEASURE Cast Set for Folger Theatre's Psalmayene 24 Production
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Nathan Darrow, Renea S. Brown, and Lee Osorio will lead Folger Theatre's staging of Shakespeare's MEASURE FOR MEASURE, directed by Psalmayene 24 and reset in the 1950s American South.
Stage and Screen Actress Phyllida Law Dies at 94
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026

Phyllida Law, the veteran stage and screen actress and mother of Emma Thompson and Sophie Thompson, has died at the age of 94.
Review Roundup: Did Critics Adore HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 12, 2026

Alan Ayckbourn’s brilliantly crafted masterpiece juggles time and space to present the lives and loves, passion and panic of three married couples. The action takes place at two dinner parties given on different nights, with situations that lead to a string of misunderstandings and almost farcical events with hilarious consequences. A single set represents two living-dining rooms at once. The play tackles contemporary issues of sex and class in English society… creating true comedy we all can relate to. What did the critics think?
Full Cast Set For ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST in Melbourne
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026

Jason Donovan will lead a new stage production of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST at Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre, joined by Nadine Garner, Jeremy Proulx and a full cast in a limited season.
Benjamin Cain Will Lead PRIVATE PEACEFUL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

Private Peaceful will return to the stage with fresh energy and timeless power for a UK tour. Beginning in September 2026, additional dates have now been added, extending the tour into February 2027.
Peter Polycarpou Will Lead Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026

Peter Polycarpou will play Agatha Christie's Belgian detective Hercule Poirot in the UK & Ireland tour of The Hollow. Learn more about the tour and how to get tickets here.
Video: Sharon Rose Performs Acoustic Version of 'Blackbirds' From ONE DAY - THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026

Ahead of One Day's transfer to London's West End, a new video has been released, featuring an acoustic performance of the song 'Blackbirds' from the show, performed by Sharon Rose. Check out the video here!
JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL to Open at Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL announced a run at Milton Keynes Theatre, bringing the story of the iconic 1985 charity concert to the stage. Learn more here!
JUST FOR ONE DAY: THE LIVE AID MUSICAL Adds More Dates to UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026

Jamie Wilson Productions announced additional venues for the JUST FOR ONE DAY UK tour, which opens at Curve in Leicester before visiting cities including Belfast, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Wolverhampton.
Cast Set For MAYFLIES at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2026

Marking the 30th anniversary of Grid Iron, Mayflies will be staged at the Brown's of Leith, a former metal works. Learn more about the production and the cast here.
Darren Atkins Elected President of the Society of London Theatre; Becky Barber and Patrick Murphy Join Board
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026

Darren Atkins, Co-CEO of LW Theatres, has been elected as the next President of the Society of London Theatre, with a three-year term set to begin at the 2027 SOLT AGM.
STILL LIFE Will Open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane's Grand Saloon Bar
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

Noël Coward's STILL LIFE, the play behind the classic film 'Brief Encounter,' will be staged as an immersive dining experience in Theatre Royal Drury Lane's Grand Saloon Bar, presented by Bob and Co. and Wild Pursuit Theatre.
ONE DAY: THE MUSICAL to Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026

Melting Pot will present the West End premiere of ONE DAY: THE MUSICAL at the Garrick Theatre, with Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose reprising their roles as Dex and Em from the world premiere production.
2026 Laurence Olivier Bursaries Awarded to Nine Drama School Students
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

SOLT and the Theatre Development Trust awarded Laurence Olivier Bursaries to nine drama school students across the UK, now in its 39th year. Past recipients include Michaela Coel, Ewan McGregor, and Michael Sheen.
Cast Set for NORTH BY NORTHWEST North American Premiere at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team of the North American premiere of North by Northwest. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, Hitchcock’s classic thriller is transformed.
Cast Set For A WORLD ELSEWHERE at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for A WORLD ELSEWHERE, a new show inspired by Shakespeare's tales, directed by Lucy Cuthbertson and co-written by Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales, running at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.
Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at The Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

The RSC announced full casting for Laura Wade's THE CHERRY ORCHARD, directed by Tamara Harvey. Alfred Enoch, Chumisa Dornford-May, Esther Smith, and Sophie Stone join Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt, and Bill Pullman at the Swan Theatre.
ROBIN HOOD Cast Unveiled for Outdoor Production at The Dukes Lancaster
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

The Dukes Lancaster announced the cast for its 2026 park show ROBIN HOOD, led by Joe Parker in the title role, with the production set to run through Williamson Park.

Old Vic Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in Old Vic Theatre?
Old Vic Theatre's current show is Arcadia which began performances on 01/24/2026
What when was Old Vic Theatre built?
Old Vic Theatre was built in 1818.
How many seats does Old Vic Theatre have?
Old Vic Theatre has 1067 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Old Vic Theatre?
Kiss Me, Kate which ran from 05/19/1987 to 08/13/1988, Blondel which ran from 11/09/1983 to 09/22/1984, The Boy Friend which ran from 07/18/1984 to 02/02/1985, and A Flea in Her Ear which ran from 12/14/2010 to 03/05/2011
What show is next for Old Vic Theatre?
Old Vic Theatre's next show is Martin Guerre which begins performances on 12/31/2026

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