Old Vic Theatre
The Old Vic Theatre has featured superb performances for nearly 200 years
The Old Vic Theatre was first established in 1818 at which time it was called the Royal Coburg Theatre. In 1880 it changed ownership and became the Royal Victoria Hall. Beginning in 1914 the theatre began running a series of Shakespeare plays. Heavily damaged by the air raids of 1940, the theatre was re-opened in 1950.
The Old Vic Theatre Company was established in 1929. In 1963 the company was dissolved and replaced by the National Theatre Company which played at the Old Vic until opening their own theatre across the river in 1976. The Old Vic continued to host both classic and new dramas. In 1985 it benefited from a substantial restoration. In the year 2000 the building was purchased by a charitable trust.
Well known American actor Kevin Spacey has been the artistic director of the new Old Vic Theatre Company since 2003, bringing new life and a mixture of British and American talent to the stage. He personally appears in one or two shows each year.
The Old Vic can accommodate an audience of a little over 1000 guests. For more information about the Old Vic Theatre as well as shows and schedules visit their official website link below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesOld Vic Theatre Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Address: 103 The Cut, London SE1 8NB, UK
Phone: 0344 871 7628
Official Website: Old Vic Theatre
Old Vic Theatre Reviews
Rated out of 5
First visit to the Old Vic and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Great view of the stage from our seats and good sound quality too. Easy to get to the bar and plenty of water jugs/glasses available for those that would rather just rehydrate. Toilets easily accessible and no real queues considering the show was a sell out. Would definitely recommend and we will be back.
karen Dunnill - 4 months ago
Excellent production of A Christmas Carol.
The theatre looks chaotic, but they manage to usher you around in an organised way.
There is not alot of space when seated. Wanting to leave your seat during a performance would be a major faff...avoid at all costs!
The staff are cheery and the place looks clean and modern outside of the auditorium.
M C (The Old School Caretaker) - 2 months ago
I've ve been to the old Vic a few times. Love the theatre and how it can be end on or in the round. Recently saw Susan Sarandon in a play, stage door afterwards she came and signed programs. I asked her to sign my arm near my Rocky Horror tattoos, she did, I got it tattooed the next day! Absolutely chuffed to bits. Beautiful theatre, great plays with great casts, always
Vivien Wray - 2 months ago
Gorgeous theatre, generally good view of stage from most seats. Excellent production. Usual highish prices for drinks and ice-cream in London theatre. Easy walk to get to from Charing Cross or Waterloo
Emma Dunn - a week ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Northern and Jubilee and Bakerloo Lines | Waterloo | 5 Minutes |
How to get to Old Vic Theatre by Tube
From Waterloo Station exit onto Waterloo Road and go to your right (south). The Old Vic Theatre is a short walk ahead on the southeast corner of Waterloo Road and The Cut.
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Entrance to the Old Vic Theatre cc licensed photo by Mike Goren -
Balconies inside the Old Vic Theatre cc licensed photo by Rob Brewer -
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