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The Old Vic
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Waterloo, London, Greater London, Waterloo
"Get to see Kevin Spacey his AWESOME..."(5 Tips)
"Good production of The Duchess of Malfi, great stage, strong acting."(6 Tips)
"Clarence Darrow is a great show, and what an actor Spacey is!"(4 Tips)
"One of the best theatres in London."(4 Tips)
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Thomas WrobelJune 2, 2015Wonderful theatre with a round stage, open from all sides. People sit all around it! Wonderful play, High Society. I was wondering if I'd like it having seen the movie so often, but it was gorgeous.
Consistently brilliant productions, with very generous student offers and day tickets available for every performance. Box office opens at 10, but get there before 7 for guaranteed seats.
Helen TJanuary 16, 2015Such a great theatre! I visited 3 times last year (Other desert cities/ The crucible/ Electra) and I can't wait to visit again :)
Dave MarshallOctober 14, 2015Stunning curated season of plays. Discounts for under 25s, seniors, disabled and matinees. Onsite cafe and refreshments. Book online, or by telephone for best prices
Emily-janeMay 20, 2017Beautiful theatre, wonderful productions, one of the only theatres left that gives you the feeling of a 'grand theatre visit' go if you get a chance :-)
This is I think one of the best tours in London.It combines history, drama, humour told in an entertaining way.Ned our tour guide was fantastic if you want to be entertained and informed don't miss It
Martin MarmorsteinApril 25, 2018Great theatre, great plays. Yeah, the bars are good too. Occasionally you may bump into Danny DeVito as well.
Ria BanerjiMay 5, 2013The bar gets very busy so order your half time drinks and get there at least 30 mins before the performance starts to absorb the atmosphere and be seated in time for the performance.
Michael WozniakNovember 6, 2016One of the best theatres in London. Beautiful building and a huge stage.- QayserApril 14, 2013One of the best theatres in London. Haven't seen a single bad play here. Call in advance to get great rates on amazing seats if you're under 25.
Nicholas QuirkeDecember 27, 2013Fantastic staff. After arriving 1.30 hours late for the performance after Southern Rail turned a. 50 minute journey into 4.30 hours. I was given a ticket for the evening performance. Thanks.
A silly flaw of the iPhone is that set alarms will ring aloud even if your phone is on silent. So take the extra few seconds to make sure you don't have an alarm set for the climax of the last scene.
Little ScrapesMarch 18, 2016Seats in the rear stalls can be a bit hot and soporific, so have an ice cream and a walk around during the interval to perk up.- Good production of The Duchess of Malfi, great stage, strong acting. But don't go if you want an uplifting experience... dark and emotional play with some heart-wrenching and gruesome moments. phew!
Michael HadwinJanuary 28, 2016Excellent theatre. Bars are good when the tills work. Young trendy crowd. Kevin has gone now but the quality remains.
KostasMarch 9, 2020Wonderful theatre and great productions. It was a bit chilly in February though, watched the whole show with my coat on.
- Mei SuenJanuary 14, 2016The middle of the stalls is properly the better seats with no overhang from the Dress Circle or too near the stage so you have to look up!
Jon MooreOctober 14, 2018Wonderful theatre, great productions, happy staff and easy to get a drink at the bar 🎭 🍺 🍷
Nicole SerratoreMarch 3, 2015Head to the upstairs bar area. Much quieter than the basement bar and there are benches to sit. And plugs for phone charging.
Louis VuittonMay 18, 2011Great British actors such as Judi Dench and Peter O’Toole have performed in this 192-year old theatre. With Kevin Spacey as artistic director, this iconic theatre is set to attract a whole lot more. Read more- If your friend has alcohol/anger/misogyny issues, you're actually doing him a disservice by turning a blind eye to it and enabling it and "honoring" the "Bro Code." Just think about that, guys.
- The tours they do are fantastic I think they are one of the best kept secrets in London.
- Dave MarshallJanuary 10, 2016One of the best theatres in London. Book online for the best deals or try the box office in the morning for cheap tickets
- Boon KohJanuary 12, 2019Get here early! They throttle entry, so there is always a queue to enter the theatre if the show is sold out.
James CrollAugust 20, 2016Brilliant venue right next to Waterloo station. I saw Groundhog Day the musical which was fantastic
Great bar downstairs; cocktails, snacks and full on food.
Jenna AndersonOctober 9, 2014I have seen some amazing performances here. Tip: Under 25s have access to £12 tickets for every show. Worth it.
Lisa DrakeFebruary 19, 2016Beautiful building, comfortable seats, full of cool furniture and fantastic performances!
Spacey's swansong - the return of Clarence Darrow. Worth the hype and the ticket prices.
National Maritime MuseumJuly 11, 2011After joining the Old Vic Theatre Co. in 1936, acting greats Michael Redgrave, Alec Guinness and Laurence Olivier all served in the Royal Navy or Volunteer Reserve in WWII. Find your maritime story. Read more
Christopher JenkinsDecember 31, 2015Super nice theatre, saw The Lorax. Would recommend seeing anything here!
Enzo MartinelliOctober 4, 2016Very charming late Georgian theatre putting on stage high quality plays
BritannicaAugust 3, 2011By 1918 the Old Vic was established as the only permanent Shakespearean theatre in London, and by 1923 all of Shakespeare’s plays had been performed there
Theatre most definitely and the staff are lovely
HISTORY UKFebruary 14, 2011Founded in 1818, for most of the 19th century this theatre was known as the Royal Victorian Theatre and advocated temperance, i.e. no booze. It was damaged in the Blitz and only reopened in 1950.
Robert MolSeptember 28, 2013Learned a lovely little trick from Sarah and Simon, pre-order you're drinks for the break!
Alex MartinAugust 20, 2011Catch Kevin Spacey in Shakerspeaere's Richard III, a power house of a performance. Modern, relevant, and totally mesmirising,
Emma RhysJune 23, 2014I don't think the Old Vic ever do a bad play. Don't hesitate. Just go and see something.
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