Exclusive Pre-Sale Period For Tim Minchin’s Groundhog Day at The Old Vic Now Open

Book Now for Yim Minchin's new musical groundhog Day at the Old Vic

Following the international success of his first musical Matilda, Tim Minchin is back with his new musical Groundhog Day. BritishTheatre.com and Encore Tickets are pleased to announce an exclusive pre-sale booking period for Groundhog Day at The Old Vic where it will be presented from 11 July – 17 September 2016. Tim has teamed up with Danny Rubin to collaborate on this new musical based on the 1993 hit film. Andy Karl’s numerous Broadway credits include On the Twentieth Century, Rocky, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Jersey Boys, Wicked, 9 to 5, Legally Blonde, The Wedding Singer and Saturday Night Fever. Join us this summer for the world premiere of Groundhog Day a new musical directed by Old Vic Artistic Director Matthew Warchus. Groundhog Day is the story of Phil Connors (Andy Karl), a cynical Pittsburgh TV weatherman who is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the … Read more

Kevin Spacey CBE Receives Special Olivier Award

Kevin Spacey receives special Olivier award for his work as artistic director of the Old Vic

The acclaimed actor, Kevin Spacey, will be presented with a Special Award at the Olivier Awards 2015 with MasterCard ceremony on Sunday 12 April at London’s Royal Opera House. The award will acknowledge the actor, director and producer’s extraordinary contribution to The Old Vic and to British theatre. Kevin Spacey revived the fortunes and reputation of The Old Vic when he became Artistic Director in 2004 and, as an actor, has delighted audiences on The Old Vic stage and around the world. Through his inspirational leadership, he has placed The Old Vic back at the heart of London theatre and secured its reputation on the international stage. His commitment to Old Vic New Voices, The Old Vic’s mentoring programme for emerging talent, and The Old Vic’s education and community work, has made a significant impact on the lives of 100,000 young people and local residents in one of London’s most … Read more

New trailer for The Crucible with Richard Armitage released.

Richard Armitage

Strike Digital have produced a stunning new trailer for The Old Vic’s current production of The Crucible directed by Yael Farber. Arthur Miller’s classic drama shows what happens when superstition, lust and prejudice collide with a small tight-knit community. It’s one of those must-see theatre events that The West End does so well. Read our full review by Stephen Collins Buy tickets for The Crucible at The Old Vic

Further Casting of Electra Announced

Jack Lowden

It was announced today that Amanda Drew, Jack Lowden and Diana Quick will join Kristin Scott Thomas in Sophocle’s tragedy Electra which is being staged by The Old Vic in December. Best known for her work in television dramas such as Broadchurch and Silent Witness, Amandra Drew will play Chrysothemis, whilst Lowden, who recently won the Olivier for his work in Ghosts will play Orestes. Diana Quick, best known for playing Lady Julia Flyte in Brideshead Revistited, will play Clytemnestra. Find out more information about Electra