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Knocked together out of breeze blocks for a minimal budget in 1970, Lawrence Olivier's experimental theatre was intended to last for five years, and provide an inspiration for the new generation of performers. But this was an experiment that worked and, years later, the Young Vic remains south London's premier venue for the contemporary, the shocking, the controversial, and the bizarre. With audiences, actors and production teams visibly younger than the National Theatre down the road, and with a policy of inviting 5000 local schoolchildren from the local boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark to each season, it has done as much as anywhere to ensure the continued popularity of theatre in this country, and on a slender budget. The versatile auditorium is redesigned for every show, while the excellent bar and restaurant make intervals a pleasure.
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The ConvertThe ConvertBlack Panther star and Tony-nominated writer Danai Gurira - also known for her role as Michonne in The Walking Dead - brings her 2012 play, The Convert, to the Young Vic in 2018. Forming part of Kwame Kwei-Armah's inaugural season as artistic director, the play explores colonialism and Catholicism and their impact on black identity. Set in 1896 in 2019-01-17T19:30:00+00002019-01-26T00:00:00+0000
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event > Theatre > Dramas
PRICING £10-£40
DATES 7th December 2018 to 26th January 2019
Black Panther star and Tony-nominated writer Danai Gurira - also known for her role as Michonne in The Walking Dead - brings her 2012 play, The Convert, to the Young Vic in 2018. Forming part of Kwame Kwei-Armah's inaugural season as artistic director, the play explores colonialism and Catholicism and their impact on black identity. Set in 1896 in ... More about this event
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PRICING £15, phone for availability
DATES 21st January to 2nd February 2019
A mother and son ruminate on their 20-year relationship in the wake of her cancer diagnosis in an immersive and intimate performance for individual audience members, which combines live performance, virtual reality and animation. Jordan Tannahill directs and writes a co-production between the National Theatre's Immersive Storytelling Studio and Nat
Ian McKellen On StageIan McKellen On StageMost people think about putting their feet up at the age of 80 but Ian McKellen, star of stage and legend on screen celebrates his 80th birthday with an 80-date, 8-month country wide tour. In London, alone, he's appearing on 20 dates at theatres and arts centres across the city and, what's more, all the profits will be donated to each theatre's cha2019-01-30T19:30:00+00002019-01-30T00:00:00+0000
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event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Wednesday 30th January 2019
Most people think about putting their feet up at the age of 80 but Ian McKellen, star of stage and legend on screen celebrates his 80th birthday with an 80-date, 8-month country wide tour. In London, alone, he's appearing on 20 dates at theatres and arts centres across the city and, what's more, all the profits will be donated to each theatre's cha... More about this event
Wild EastWild EastDirected by Genesis Award Winner Lekan Lawal, April De Angelis' Wild East is staged at the Young Vic in 2019 as part of Kwame Kwei-Armah's first season as artistic director. Putting comedy into one of the most sterile settings possible, the play sees a nervous Frank attempt to get through a job interview with Dr Jacqueline Pitt and Dr Marcia Gray. 2019-02-06T00:00:00+00002019-02-16T00:00:00+0000
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event > Theatre > Comedies
PRICING £17
DATES 6th to 16th February 2019
Directed by Genesis Award Winner Lekan Lawal, April De Angelis' Wild East is staged at the Young Vic in 2019 as part of Kwame Kwei-Armah's first season as artistic director. Putting comedy into one of the most sterile settings possible, the play sees a nervous Frank attempt to get through a job interview with Dr Jacqueline Pitt and Dr Marcia Gray. ... More about this event
Jesus Hopped the 'A' TrainJesus Hopped the 'A' TrainFollowing his success with The Motherfucker with the Hat at the National Theatre back in 2015, Stephen Adly Guirgis returns to London with a revival of his 2000 play, Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train, at the Young Vic. Part of artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah's first season at the theatre, this revival will see Kate Hewitt take over from Philip Seymour2019-02-14T00:00:00+00002019-03-30T00:00:00+0000
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event > Theatre > Dramas
PRICING £10-£40
DATES 14th February to 30th March 2019
Following his success with The Motherfucker with the Hat at the National Theatre back in 2015, Stephen Adly Guirgis returns to London with a revival of his 2000 play, Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train, at the Young Vic. Part of artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah's first season at the theatre, this revival will see Kate Hewitt take over from Philip Seymour... More about this event
Death of a SalesmanDeath of a SalesmanThe Old Vic is staging an Arthur Miller double bill in 2019 with The American Clock and All My Sons, but it's the Young Vic that's taking on the writer's most famous play. In a bold new adaptation, Death of a Salesman will be given new meaning with the story told through the eyes of an African American family. Revered director Marianne Elliott - re2019-05-01T00:00:00+01002019-06-29T00:00:00+0100
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event > Theatre > Adaptations
PRICING £10-£40
DATES 1st May to 29th June 2019
The Old Vic is staging an Arthur Miller double bill in 2019 with The American Clock and All My Sons, but it's the Young Vic that's taking on the writer's most famous play. In a bold new adaptation, Death of a Salesman will be given new meaning with the story told through the eyes of an African American family. Revered director Marianne Elliott - re... More about this event
TreeTreeTaking you on a musical journey in search of the soul and the spirit of contemporary South Africa, Tree is a collaboration between Idris Elba, whose album Mi Mandela provides the soundtrack, and The Young Vic's artistic director, Kwame Kwei-Armah. This major world premiere, performed in the round, combines music, dance and film to explore the past,2019-07-29T00:00:00+01002019-08-24T00:00:00+0100
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event > Theatre > Dramas
PRICING Previews 29-31 Jul £10, £25, £35 (seated) £30 (standing) | 2-24 Aug £10, £30, £40 (seated), £35 (standing) Concessions available
DATES 29th July to 24th August 2019
Taking you on a musical journey in search of the soul and the spirit of contemporary South Africa, Tree is a collaboration between Idris Elba, whose album Mi Mandela provides the soundtrack, and The Young Vic's artistic director, Kwame Kwei-Armah. This major world premiere, performed in the round, combines music, dance and film to explore the past,... More about this event
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157 Waterloo Road, SE1 | 2 minutes from The Young Vic
Situated just a five minute walk from London Waterloo Station, the Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo is nearby to many central London locations, with the London ... More
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284-302 Waterloo Road, SE1 | 5 minutes from The Young Vic
The H10 London Waterloo is a recently-built hotel providing comfortable and well-lit rooms and an ideally-located base from which to get around central London. The hotel ... More
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2-8 Great Suffolk Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from The Young Vic
The Hilton London Bankside is a purpose built hotel with a four-storey glass atrium, 292 rooms and fitness centre, complete with swimming pool, and an opulent ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
83-101 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
The National Theatre Studio is home to the National Theatre's Archive, open to anyone with an interest in the theatre's history. The archive includes every stage ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From John ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
229 Union Street, SE1 | 5 minutes from The Young Vic
The Union Theatre was set up by actor/producer Sacha Regan in 1998 in an old paper warehouse and with the help of a Prince's Youth Business ... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Arches 228-232 Station Approach Road, SE1 | 4 minutes from The Young Vic
In the midst of Leeke Street tunnel, one of the biggest graffiti canvases in London, and opposite The Vaults you'll find House of Vans, ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
1 Launcelot Street, SE1 | 5 minutes from The Young Vic
The Vaults is a multi-disciplinary arts space located in underneath Waterloo station. The space features 30,000 sq ft of accessible, flexible and delectable Victorian brickwork ... More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from The Young Vic
With a huge 26m x 20m screen, a 12,000 watt digital surround sound-system, and the special multi-dimensional technology of the IMAX format (short for Image Maximum), ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 7th December 2018 to 26th January 2019
The Young Vic, 66 The Cut, SE1 | Same location as The Young Vic
Black Panther star and Tony-nominated writer Danai Gurira - also known for her role as Michonne in The Walking Dead - brings her 2012 play, The ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 4th February to 30th March 2019
The Young Vic, 103 The Cut, SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
Arthur Miller's ground-breaking play, The American Clock, comes to The Old Vic this February. Presented by visionary director Rachel Chavkin - known for the Hadestown musical ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 27th November 2018 to 19th January 2019
The Young Vic, 103 The Cut, SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
Matthew Warchus' staging of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, which has been adapted from the stage by Jack Thorne, returns to the Old Vic for the festive ...More
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from The Young Vic
One of two cathedrals in Southwark, St George's Cathedral opened in 1848 as the first Catholic cathedral in the UK after the Reformation. The impressive building ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
38-40 Glasshill Street, SE1 | 7 minutes from The Young Vic
After five years at 1 Vyner Street Alma Enterprises, the project-space which began as a base for successful young artists' collective 'Land', moved to this new ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from The Young Vic
Situated just 2 minutes walk from Oxo Tower Wharf, this paved area becomes an oasis of outdoor eating as soon as the sun comes ... More
London > Shopping > Bicycle Shops
77 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
With over 80 years experience in selling bikes, Evans brings something special to the cycle scene. This shop is the original Evans bike shop. ... More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
22 Cornwall Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from The Young Vic
Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city. This, ... More
London > Shopping > Markets
Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from The Young Vic
On weekdays a street food market runs along Lower Marsh displaying a diverse range of global food for all tastes, from Italian ... More
London > Restaurants > Spanish restaurants
53 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
Spanish cuisine. ... More
London > Restaurants > Turkish restaurants
33 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
Tas is a delightful place, serving chic Turkish food at affordable prices in a thoroughly pleasant environment. The cheerful, helpful staff definitely add to the experience, ... More
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
49 The Cut, SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
Yamagoya , specialising in traditional Japanese ramen, open their first real home in London, a permanent site on The Cut after a successful residency ... More
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 12 minutes from The Young Vic
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 13 minutes from The Young Vic
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 18 minutes from The Young Vic
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
Leisure near The Young Vic
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Lower Marsh, SE1 | 3 minutes from The Young Vic
Located at the entrance to one of the most well known graffiti hotspots in London, Leake Street Pocket Park is an urban oasis of shrubs, ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Upper Ground, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from The Young Vic
Located between Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel's Wharf, Bernie Spain Gardens is a pleasant green space to stop off on a riverside walk along the South ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Mondrian London, 20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from The Young Vic
Six private treatment rooms, including a couples' suite and a private thermal suite, make up agua Bathhouse and Spa within Mondrian London at Sea Containers. Bringing ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
36 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
The Anchor & Hope is a gastropub that takes both parts of its name seriously, and you can certainly have a good evening just popping in ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from The Young Vic
A short walk from the South Bank Centre, The Old Vic and The National Theatre this traditional old watering hole is a good place to have ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
62 Stamford Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from The Young Vic
If you're the kind of drinker who gets thirsty, very thirsty, and you don't have the time or patience to queue for at a very busy ... More
Nightlife near The Young Vic
London > Nightlife > Bars
47-51 Union Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from The Young Vic
A local urban living room found beneath Union Street Cafe in Borough, Union Street Bar is Gordon Ramsay's first destination bar. Open until 2am on Thursday, ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Hilton London Bankside, 2-8 Great Suffolk Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from The Young Vic
Cocktails incorporating homemade aromatics hark back to the heritage of the site of The Distillery , the ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from The Young Vic
The Deck is a modern roof-top venue with stunning views over the Thames, available for hire at the National Theatre, part of the Southbank Centre which ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from The Young Vic
The greatest theatre in the world? Probably. Each year the three superb venues in the National Theatre put on a significant proportion of the world's best ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from The Young Vic
The Royal Festival Hall's refurbishment has done away with 'The People's Palace', the marvellously 1950s restaurant that used to occupy this space, and replaced it with ... More
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Hotels Near The Young Vic What's On Today Near The Young Vic A Christmas Carol Theatre | Until 19th January 2019 Old Vic Theatre 1 minute walk from The Young Vic Matthew Warchus' staging of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, which has been adapted from the stage by Jack Thorne, returns to ...More Arthur Miller's An Enemy Of The People Theatre | Until 2nd February 2019 The Union Theatre 5 minutes walk from The Young Vic ...More Jerwood Solo Presentations 2019 Exhibitions | Until 10th March 2019 Jerwood Space 7 minutes walk from The Young Vic Exhibitions & Art, Installation....More  I'm Not Running Theatre | Until 31st January 2019 National Theatre: Lyttelton Theatre 8 minutes walk from The Young Vic The world premiere of David Hare's new play I'm Not Running stars a strong cast which includes Doctor Foster actress ...More  When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other Theatre | Until 4th March 2019 National Theatre 8 minutes walk from The Young Vic Cate Blanchett makes her debut at the National Theatre in January 2019 starring in the world premiere of Martin Crimp's ...More When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other: 12 Variations On Samuel Richardson's Pamela Theatre | Until 2nd March 2019 National Theatre: Dorfman 8 minutes walk from The Young Vic Cate Blanchett makes her National Theatre debut alongside Stephen Dillane in Martin Crimp's provocative drama, which uses Samuel Richardson's novel ...More Nathan Laube Concerts | On 17th January 2019 Southbank Centre 8 minutes walk from The Young Vic The organist performs Bach's Clavier-Ubung III....More Gabriella Jones And The Eblana String Trio Concerts | On 17th January 2019 Southbank Centre 8 minutes walk from The Young Vic The group performs Paul Patterson's Lizards For Harp, Deborah Pritchard's New Work For Harp, Harrison Birtwistle's Crowd For Harp, Grace-Evangeline ...More London Sinfonietta Concerts | On 17th January 2019 Southbank Centre 8 minutes walk from The Young Vic Jonathan Berman conducts new works by Josephine Stephenson and Oliver Christophe Leith plus James Dillon Tanz/Haus Triptych 2017, with Sound ...More Constructing Spaces Exhibitions | Until 31st March 2019 Southbank Centre 8 minutes walk from The Young Vic To mark the centenary of the birth of W.S. Graham, Southbank Centre's National Poetry Library presents a new exhibition exploring ...More New on LondonTown Don McCullin Exhibitions | From 5th February Tate Britain presents a comprehensive retrospective of legendary British photographer Don McCullin with a display of his most powerful images from the past 60 years. Following the publication of his photograph of a local gang, ...More  Waitress Theatre | From 8th February Transferring from Broadway, the Waitress musical comes to the Adelphi Theatre for its UK premiere ...More  Only Fools And Horses: The Musical Theatre | From 9th February Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan bring John Sullivan's ...More  Art Night 2019 Exhibitions | On 22nd June Art Night, the late night free contemporary art festival which runs from 6pm into the ...More  Peter Gynt Theatre | From 27th June National Theatre: Olivier Theatre James McArdle, star of Platonov and Angels in America, takes the title role in David ...More  Tree Theatre | From 29th July Taking you on a musical journey in search of the soul and the spirit of ...More  The Trick Theatre | From 19th February Before going on tour across the country, the world premiere of Eve Leigh's The Trick ...More  Brick Wonders Exhibitions | From 16th February More than 50 LEGO models are brought together at the Horniman Museum for the new ...More  Harald Sohlberg: Painting Norway Exhibitions | From 13th February Dulwich Picture Gallery presents the first-ever exhibition outside ...More  The Poster Prize for Illustration 2019: London Stories Exhibitions | From 8th February The Poster Prize for Illustration 2019 displays 100 ...More  SpiceBox Dining Grace Regan's all-vegan curry house specialises in meat-free versions of Indian classics....More  The Biltmore, Mayfair Hotels The Millennium Hotel in Mayfair, closed in July 2018, reopens in spring 2019 as The ...More  Lincoln Plaza London Hotels A new build block among the high rises of Canary Wharf, Lincoln Plaza London is ...More Lucknow Social Dining Neighbourhood Indian restaurant from Dhruv Mittal and the team behind DUM Biryani....More  Boki Seven Dials Dining Serving Allpress coffee and natural teas by day, cocktails and craft beer, Boki is an ...More  Darcie & May Green Dining It's hard to miss Darcie & May, two colourful canal boats designed by the godfather ...More  Royal Wharf Pier Transport Jutting out into the Thames like the British seaside piers of old, Royal Wharf Pier ...More  A.O.K Kitchen & Bakery Dining The debut restaurant, bar and bakery from Kelly Landesberg, this opulent Marylebone bakery takes inspiration ...More London Events 2019 Feature Cate Blanchett comes to the National Theatre in 2019, the Spice Girls reunite and Christian Dior is the Designer of Dreams at the V&A. New musicals are dedicated to Dolly Parton, Pirates and Mary Poppins, ...More 
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