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How it's made | Machinal

1 day ago

It's lights on for Richard Jones's pulse-pounding production of Machinal. Take a sneak peek into technical rehearsals as the cast and crew prepared for opening night. Machinal is playing until 01 Jun with tickets from £13. Book now: https://bit.ly/3Jm035q

Inside the rehearsal room | Machinal

7 days ago

Follow Rosie Sheehy into the Machinal rehearsal room as the cast prepared for the production's London premiere. Richard Jones' 'mesmerising' (Daily Mail) production is at The Old Vic until 1 June 2024. Book now: https://bit.ly/4cXGAFR

Trailer | Machinal

15 days ago

‘Marry me — wants to marry me…’ A woman pushed to breaking point by the relentless machinery of life, expectation and convention. Watch Rosie Sheehy perform the most iconic monologue from Sophie Treadwell's Machinal. Get a taste of this pulse-pounding production ahead of opening night on Thu 11 April. https://bit.ly/3VH87oN

Interview with Rosie Sheehy | Machinal

28 days ago

Rosie Sheehy, who plays Helen Jones in Machinal, talks about what drew her to the role, what makes Sophie Treadwell's writing special and her experience of returning to The Old Vic after nine years. Machinal is on our stage from 11 Apr–01 Jun. Book now: https://bit.ly/4coah2A

Where were you on the 13 Jul 1985?

30 days ago

The cast of Just For One Day share their memories from Live Aid. --- Just For One Day is playing at The Old Vic until 30 Mar 2024. Tickets are selling fast so book now to avoid disappointment - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

The cast of Just For One Day play | The ultimate Live Aid lyric quiz

about 1 month ago

We challenged the cast of Just For One Day to the ultimate Live Aid lyric quiz. Can you beat them?

Just For One Day | What are audiences saying?

3 months ago

'It's got everything and a bit more' 'The atmosphere was just electric' 'It was like you were actually at the concert' 'It's blown us all away' --- Just For One Day is now playing at The Old Vic until 30 Mar 2024. Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

Primary Play Your Part

3 months ago

Hear about one school's experience of taking part in our project Primary Play Your Part. Primary Play Your Part is a free project providing a newly commissioned playscript to state primary schools to use as their festive show. Along with a range of supporting online resources, this project guides primary schools through the process of creating their own in-school production. The brand new playscript is written specifically for KS2 primary-aged students to perform in their school environment. For more information visit www.oldvictheatre.com/primary-play-your-part or email primary@oldvictheatre.com.

The cast of Just For One Day perform 'My Generation'

3 months ago

Watch the cast of Just For One Day in the rehearsal room as they perform The Who's 'My Generation' for the first time. --- Just For One Day will play for a limited run from 26 Jan–30 Mar 2024. Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

Meet the creative team behind Just For One Day

3 months ago

‘That day was about something much more than just a rock 'n' roll concert. That day was about standing for a moment in time when the world wanted to come together’ Luke Sheppard Luke Sheppard (Director), Matt Brind (Musical Supervision, Arrangements & Orchestration) and Ebony Molina (Choreographer) talk about bringing the Live Aid musical, Just For One Day, to The Old Vic. --- Just For One Day will play for a limited run from 26 Jan–30 Mar 2024. Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

OV Backstage | What it's like to work backstage at The Old Vic

3 months ago

Have you ever wanted to work backstage at The Old Vic? OV Backstage offers paid placements on an Old Vic main house production to six 18–30-year-olds from underrepresented backgrounds in the arts. Participants will shadow an industry professional across 15 paid sessions and get hands-on experience in costume, production management, set, sound and stage management. The project culminates with a networking session to help participants take the next steps in their careers. Hear from this year's participants about how the Old Vic Backstage programme has helped them. Participants will be paid for taking part in the programme. Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3HjbKsk

The cast of Just For One Day perform 'Drive'

3 months ago

Watch the cast of Just For One Day in the rehearsal room as they perform The Car's 'Drive' for the first time. --- Just For One Day will play for a limited run from 26 Jan–30 Mar 2024. Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

The cast of Just For One Day perform 'Heroes'

4 months ago

Watch the cast of Just For One Day in the first days of rehearsals as they perform David Bowie's 'Heroes' for the first time. --- Just For One Day will play for a limited run from 26 Jan–30 Mar 2024. Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

Just For One Day | A glimpse inside rehearsals

4 months ago

Take a look at the magic from the very first days of rehearsals for this brand new musical, Just For One Day. --- Just For One Day will play for a limited run from 26 Jan–30 Mar 2024. Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

The story of Live Aid

5 months ago

Discover the story of Live Aid and take a look at the lead up to this momentous event, ahead of the world premiere of Just For One Day, the Live Aid musical. --- Featuring the songs of Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, The Cars, Status Quo, Paul Weller, Sade, The Boomtown Rats, Bryan Adams, Diana Ross, Ultravox and more, this is the story of Live Aid and the people united by it. --- An Old Vic Production. By permission of The Band Aid Charitable Trust In association with Jamie Wilson Productions, Kevin McCollum, Sonia Friedman Productions, Gavin Kalin Productions, Kenny Wax Ltd, The Ambassador Theatre Group, Mirvish Productions and Nederlander Theatres. --- Book your tickets today - https://bit.ly/416Dxp0

Making A Christmas Carol Magic | Starring Christopher Eccleston

5 months ago

Go behind the scenes of A Christmas Carol – the five time Tony Award-winning show that is back at The Old Vic until 06 Jan 2024, starring Christopher Eccleston as Ebenezer Scrooge. Book tickets: bit.ly/46SxIgF

See Amid the Winter's Snow | A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic

5 months ago

The 2022–23 cast of A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic perform 'See Amid the Winter's Snow' from Christopher Nightingale's Tony Award-winning score. See the show back at The Old Vic from 11 Nov 2023–06 Jan 2024: bit.ly/46bmmUw

A Christmas Carol in the Rehearsal Room | With Christopher Eccleston as Scrooge

6 months ago

Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials) and starring Emmy Award-winner Christopher Eccleston (Accused, The Leftovers) as Ebenezer Scrooge. Book tickets: bit.ly/49jD8mT

Interview with Christopher Eccleston | A Christmas Carol

6 months ago

Starring Emmy Award-winner Christopher Eccleston (Accused, The Leftovers) as Ebenezer Scrooge, Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials). Playing from 11 Nov 2023–06 Jan 2024. Book tickets: bit.ly/3SbAIkq

Christopher Eccleston as Ebenezer Scrooge | Behind the Scenes Photoshoot

6 months ago

See Emmy Award-winner Christopher Eccleston (Accused, The Leftovers) as Ebenezer Scrooge this Christmas in Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials). Playing at The Old Vic from 11 Nov 2023–06 Jan 2024 bit.ly/46SxIgF

Pygmalion - What are audiences saying?

7 months ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Richard Jones’ tremendous remastering of Pygmalion is spot on' The Observer ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran are fabulous in a sharp revival of George Bernard Shaw’s classic’ ---- Discover Pygmalion for yourself at the Old Vic until 28 October. Tickets available via our website - https://shorturl.at/huE67

Behind the scenes of Pygmalion

7 months ago

In this sneak peek, take a look behind the scenes at what the cast of Pygmalion got up to during tech rehearsals! --- Tickets now on sale at oldvictheatre.com. https://shorturl.at/hvyY0 #OVPygmalion

The cast of Pygmalion play | Guess the film from the quote

7 months ago

Join the cast of Pygmalion as we put their film knowledge to the test

A stroll around the flower market with Patsy Ferran

8 months ago

"I don't think she'll ever be out of date. She's forward-thinking. She's from the future. She's a pioneer for women in the 1930s. So... she's a good egg." --- Take a walk around New Covent Garden Flower Market with Patsy Ferran as she chats all things Eliza Doolittle before stepping into the iconic leading role on stage, at The Old Vic, from 06 Sep. --- For tickets: https://shorturl.at/prIZ8 #OVPygmalion @NewCoventGardenMrkt

Pygmalion teaser trailer

8 months ago

'I’ve a right to be here if I like. Same as you’  --- Eliza Doolittle aspires to more than selling flowers on the streets of Covent Garden.  --- After a chance meeting with Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering, she finds herself the subject of a rash bet to pass her off as a lady amongst the great and the good of London society. --- Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran star in Pygmalion at the Old Vic theatre from 06 Sep 2023. Book your tickets here – https://shorturl.at/cyIQ6 --- #OVPygmalion

Behind the scenes with Patsy Ferran | Observer Magazine photoshoot

8 months ago

We go behind the scenes with Patsy Ferran as she gets glammed up for her photoshoot with the Observer to mark the Old Vic's upcoming production, Pygmalion. --- Patsy will be playing the iconic character, Eliza Doolittle, alongside Bertie Carvel as Henry Higgins from 06 September. See the full article in this Sunday's issue of the Observer New Review. --- Photographer: Phil Fisk Set Styling: Victoria Twyman Stylist: Peter Bevan HMU Artist: Rebecca Hampson #OVPygmalion @theGuardian

Groundhog Day | 'Miss it at your peril'

9 months ago

There are only a few weeks left until the Olivier award-winning musical, Groundhog Day ends. Book your ticket before the 19 August before it's too late. --- Critics call it 'joyful', 'glorious', 'a flat out masterpiece', 'comic brilliance' and 'surprisingly profound'. --- Visit https://tinyurl.com/2ecd9zsn

Groundhog Day | What are audiences saying?

10 months ago

"I cannot die without seeing this live" "I love musicals, but the person who brought me here, my husband, absolutely detests them, and he is really enjoying it". "This IS theatre!" "I think it's supposed to change my life, that's what I've heard" "Amazing, it takes you through every emotion possible." --- See Groundhog Day for yourself at The Old Vic before the 19 August. #OVGroundhogDay https://shorturl.at/rxN06

Andy Karl & the cast of Groundhog Day the musical perform 'One Day', written by Tim Minchin

10 months ago

A look back at the Groundhog Day sitzprobe - the first time the cast performed with the orchestra during rehearsals. Here's a taster from Andy Karl (Phil Connors) performing "One Day" alongside the Groundhog Day company. --- Groundhog Day is on for a limited run until 19 Aug at The Old Vic. Tickets can be booked here. bit.ly/43AnzEa #OVGroundhogDay

Groundhog Day - Opening Night

10 months ago

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A flat out masterpiece' Time Out ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Groundhog Day is, to be quite honest, in a different league' The Times --- Visit The Old Vic website for tickets to see Groundhog Day. Show must end 19 August. #OVGroundhogDay

'One Day' from Groundhog Day the musical, written by Tim Minchin | Tanisha Spring & Andy Karl

10 months ago

Catch a sneak peek of Tanisha Spring (Rita Hanson) performing "One Day" inside the rehearsal room with cast and band for Groundhog Day. --- Don't forget to book your tickets to see Groundhog Day at The Old Vic before it's too late. Show ends 19 August. bit.ly/3J9KX31 #OVGroundhogDay

Groundhog Day | Tech Rehearsals

11 months ago

Looking to brighten your day? This sneak peek from Groundhog Day technical rehearsals will definitely put a spring in your step! --- #OVGroundhogDay is now playing. Book your tickets before it's too late. https://bit.ly/3otqKOD

OV Theatre Makers

11 months ago

A UK-wide free training programme for ages 18–30 Dive into the world of theatre-making and shape the future of theatre with creatives from across the UK with OV Theatre Makers, a free, six-month training programme. With the support of director Joseph Hancock and leading professional theatre makers, you’ll explore contemporary theatre-making practices to provide you with a toolkit of skills that will allow you to begin developing your own work – all leading to a Scratch night at professional theatre venue in February 2024 to showcase your work. Travel to London will be required and we’re able to support with costs if needed. Applications for 2023 are now open. Find out more: https://www.oldvictheatre.com/old-vic-theatre-makers/

Mog the Forgetful Cat | Interview with cast and creative team

11 months ago

Playing at The Old Vic from 08–29 Jul: bit.ly/42ZNlkB The Wardrobe Ensemble adapt Judith Kerr’s beloved and iconic stories for the stage, in a lively and enchanting production with songs, live music and a menagerie of creatures little and large. These timeless tales of family and friendship are brought to life to allow a new generation of children to fall in love with Mog. For ages 3+ Based on the bestselling Mog picture book series by Judith Kerr, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books.

How we made the Groundhog Day set

11 months ago

#OVGroundhogDay is finally here at The Old Vic! See the set make its way from the workshop to the stage… --- First performance starts this Saturday. Who's seeing it this weekend? --- Tickets can be purchased on our website - https://bit.ly/3BD2X1O

Rehearsals with the cast of Groundhog Day | Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin, book by Danny Rubin

11 months ago

'He's done broadway, I've lived in Ealing' --- Watch a sneak peek of Andy Karl (Phil Connors) and the cast of Groundhog Day inside rehearsals. The hit award-winning musical returns to The Old Vic from the 20 May. Do you have your tickets booked? --- #OVGroundhogDay --- Visit The Old Vic website for more information and tickets - https://bit.ly/44KBhW2

Inside rehearsals for Groundhog Day the Musical | Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin, book by Danny Rubin

11 months ago

The Olivier award-winning hit musical, Groundhog Day returns to The Old Vic on the 20 May 2023. Here's an all-singing, all dancing sneak peek of the cast as they get ready during rehearsals. --- Tickets available via The Old Vic website | https://bit.ly/3NTJ9OQ

Audiences at Mog the Forgetful Cat

12 months ago

Book tickets for Mog the Forgetful Cat: https://bit.ly/3SDjk5Y Mog is a very forgetful cat. She forgets that she has a cat flap, she forgets that she’s already eaten her supper, and she forgets that cats don’t have eggs for breakfast every day. Bother that cat! But Mog’s forgetfulness can come in handy... The Wardrobe Ensemble adapt Judith Kerr’s beloved and iconic stories for the stage, in a lively and enchanting production with songs, live music and a menagerie of creatures little and large. These timeless tales of family and friendship are brought to life to allow a new generation of children to fall in love with Mog. Based on the bestselling Mog picture book series by Judith Kerr, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books. An Old Vic, Royal & Derngate, Northampton and Wardrobe Ensemble co-production Generously supported by The Old Vic Endowment Trust and The Thistle Trust © Kerr-Kneale Productions Ltd. Licensed by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Groundhog Day The Musical | Tim Minchin sings 'Seeing You'

about 1 year ago

Hear composer Tim Minchin perform his song 'Seeing You' from Groundhog Day the musical. From the creatives behind Matilda The Musical, this Olivier Award-winning (Best New Musical, Best Actor) musical sensation based on the 1993 hit film returns to The Old Vic this summer. Book tickets: bit.ly/3mdXn1n Andy Karl reprises his role which earned him an Olivier Award as Phil Connors. ‘Groundhog Day is a masterclass in how to live… You can bring whatever mindset you choose to the next 24 hours. This is an extraordinary gift that we often overlook, and there is no better example of its priceless value than Groundhog Day’ Paul Hannam (The Wisdom of Groundhog Day) An Old Vic production in association with GWB Entertainment

✨Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus ✨ play....

about 1 year ago

Can you guess these famous song titles by emojis? Let's see if you can do better than Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin. --- A comic parable of love, hope and transformation from the creatives behind Matilda The Musical and The Old Vic’s A Christmas Carol, this Olivier Award-winning musical based on the 1993 hit film returns to The Old Vic this summer. --- Tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/40Qtovy #OVGroundhogDay.

Interview with Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus | Groundhog Day

about 1 year ago

'I just wanted to bring it back. It was a very popular show. You are going to have a good time. And you are going to go on a journey that tells us something about life and how to live it.' --- Matthew Warchus (Director) and Tim Minchin (Music and Lyrics) unpack Groundhog Day, the much-loved Olivier award-winning musical, returning to The Old Vic from 20 May. --- #OVGroundhogDay https://bit.ly/40obAYP

Ned's tour of The Old Vic

about 1 year ago

It's #worldtheatreday !

The reviews are in | Sylvia, the musical

about 1 year ago

***** ‘One storming tune follows another’ Attitude **** ‘A storm of a show’ The Guardian **** Fast and fearsome, pounding with kinetic energy’ The I **** ‘Innovative, fresh, even downright renegade’ The Upcoming **** ‘Powerhouse performances’ WhatsOnStage ‘Exhilarating’ BBC Front Row ‘Electric’ BBC Woman’s Hour ‘Triumphant’ Culture Whisper ---- Discover Sylvia on stage at The Old Vic until 08 April. Book your tickets for the three-time Olivier Award-nominated musical https://bit.ly/3YPHdsB --- #OVSylvia

March Women March | Beverley Knight, Sharon Rose and the cast of Sylvia

about 1 year ago

Discover Sylvia on stage at The Old Vic until 08 April. Book your tickets for the three-time Olivier Award-nominated musical https://bit.ly/3ZQeMM5 --- #OVSylvia

The Making of Sylvia

about 1 year ago

In this short documentary, follow the Sylvia cast and company from day one of rehearsals right up until show time. --- Book tickets for the three-time Olivier Award-nominated musical. Playing until 08 Apr: https://bit.ly/3Zwtb03 --- #OVSylvia

Welcome to The Hub

about 1 year ago

The Old Vic Hub offers free digital learning content devised by theatre creatives and professionals, with resources designed to welcome anyone, of any age, experience or ability, into the world of theatre and beyond. Head to oldvictheatre.com/discover/the-hub/ to find out more.

Audience reactions to Sylvia

about 1 year ago

Haven't seen Sylvia yet? Find out what everyone has been saying about the show. --- 'What a performance, such a vibe’ ‘The vocals, the choreography, every member of the cast was so point.' ‘The vocals, performance just EVERYTHING’ ‘Vocals and choreo out of this world’ ‘Vocals were vocaling’. ‘Knocked it out of the park’ ‘One of the best musicals I have ever seen’. ‘I nearly threw my shoe on the stage’. ‘I was levitating’. ‘I died and came back to life several times. The passion. The soul. The riffs and runs. I need to watch this again’. ‘History and gorgeous music meet in this show’. ‘Gold standard’ --- Book your tickets here - https://bit.ly/3mt03s2 #OVSylvia

Groundhog Day The Musical | Tim Minchin sings 'Everything About You'

about 1 year ago

Hear composer Tim Minchin perform his song 'Everything About You' from the hilarious and heart-warming musical Groundhog Day. From the creatives behind Matilda The Musical, this Olivier Award-winning (Best New Musical, Best Actor) musical sensation based on the 1993 hit film returns to The Old Vic this summer. Book tickets: bit.ly/3mdXn1n Andy Karl reprises his role which earned him an Olivier Award as Phil Connors. ‘Groundhog Day is a masterclass in how to live… You can bring whatever mindset you choose to the next 24 hours. This is an extraordinary gift that we often overlook, and there is no better example of its priceless value than Groundhog Day’ Paul Hannam (The Wisdom of Groundhog Day) An Old Vic production in association with GWB Entertainment

World Book Day with Mog the Forgetful Cat

about 1 year ago

Mog is a very forgetful cat. She forgets that she has a cat flap, she forgets that she’s already eaten her supper, and she forgets that cats don’t have eggs for breakfast every day. Bother that cat! But Mog’s forgetfulness can come in handy... Book tickets for Mog the Forgetful Cat, playing at The Old Vic from 11–29 Jul: bit.ly/3SDjk5Y The Wardrobe Ensemble adapt Judith Kerr’s beloved and iconic stories for the stage, in a lively and enchanting production with songs, live music and a menagerie of creatures little and large. These timeless tales of family and friendship are brought to life to allow a new generation of children to fall in love with Mog. Based on the bestselling Mog picture book series by Judith Kerr, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books. An Old Vic, Royal & Derngate, Northampton and Wardrobe Ensemble co-production Generously supported by The Old Vic Endowment Trust and The Thistle Trust © Kerr-Kneale Productions Ltd. Licensed by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Interview with Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose | Sylvia, the musical.

about 1 year ago

Stars of the hip-hop musical, Sylvia, Beverley Knight (Emmeline Pankhurst) and Sharon Rose (Sylvia Pankhurst) talk paying big, big money to see a certain icon rap and their stormy on-stage mother-daughter relationship. --- Book your tickets while you still can - https://bit.ly/3ZjWhPT --- #OVSylvia

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