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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 9:13:29 GMT
www.oldvictheatre.com/news/2019/04/season-5-at-the-old-vic?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Season%205&utm_campaign=SocialsThe world premiere of a new play by Old Vic Associate Artist Lucy Prebble based on Luke Harding’s book A Very Expensive Poison, directed by John Crowley. Claire Foy and Matt Smith make their Old Vic debuts in Duncan Macmillan’s Lungs, directed by Matthew Warchus. Old Vic Associate Artist Jack Thorne’s version of A Christmas Carol directed by Matthew Warchus returns by popular demand. Alan Cumming and Daniel Radcliffe star in a double bill of Samuel Beckett’s Endgame and Rough for Theatre ll, directed by Richard Jones. A musical adaptation of the hit 1983 film Local Hero directed by John Crowley. Book by Bill Forsyth and Old Vic Associate Artist David Greig with music and lyrics by Mark Knopfler. Also a new "loyalty scheme" OV Extra - www.oldvictheatre.com/your-visit/booking-tickets/ov-extra?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=OV%20Extra&utm_campaign=Socialswhich doesn't seem to give priority booking but does give discounts on tickets (which Friends membership doesn't). OV Extra is in addition to the existing memberships. Tickets are on priority sale now ahead of general on sale on Thu 09 May
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Post by zahidf on Apr 30, 2019 9:19:45 GMT
Lungs is a great play. Surprised to see it here with a good cast!
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Post by duncan on Apr 30, 2019 9:38:36 GMT
Endgame will sell out on the casting alone I'd imagine but dear god its an awful slog of a play.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 9:45:37 GMT
Not seen it since I was at school - one of our English teachers was obsessed with Beckett and put on loads of his plays. If you've not seen Krapp's Last Tape performed by a 16 year old boy you've not really seen it at all.
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Post by talkingheads on Apr 30, 2019 11:40:36 GMT
Well only one I'm seeing is Local Hero again.
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Post by MrsCondomine on Apr 30, 2019 11:43:37 GMT
"A Christmas Carol" is back. Yay. Crossing everything for Rhys Ifans to come back. With that LOVELY beard. Mmm. Alan Cumming lights up my little heart but all the HP fans will flood the booking system to see so average-he's-a-median DanRad. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 13:04:45 GMT
Alan Cumming lights up my little heart but all the HP fans will flood the booking system to see so average-he's-a-median DanRad. Did they do that for 'Rosie & Jim Are Dead' the last time he was at the Old Vic? I don't remember. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 13:42:41 GMT
Did they do that for 'Rosie & Jim Are Dead' the last time he was at the Old Vic? I don't remember. Think I booked for that when public booking opened but I don't remember it being a particular scrum to get tickets. Edited to add ... I recall correctly. Live updates from booking R&G here - theatreboard.co.uk/thread/1692/rosencrantz-guildenstern-old-vic?page=5 |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 13:48:29 GMT
It was standard Old Vic scrum; significantly easier than Sea Wall but no harder than anything else.
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Post by MrsCondomine on Apr 30, 2019 13:52:05 GMT
Awesome.
Do love Cumming, as a generally nice bloke and as an actor.
I worked with his nephew a few years back, he was HOT (not as hot as uncle Alan though).
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Post by rockinrobin on Apr 30, 2019 13:55:05 GMT
Yes, booking was actually surpisingly easy (ironically, Facebook reminded me today of a selfie I took with Daniel Radcliffe 2 years ago - I know, I know...)
I guess booking tickets to Lungs may be a more traumatic experience.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 14:09:11 GMT
Don't remember it being that hard to get tickets for Matt Smith in "Unreachable" or "American Psycho" although in both cases I think they announced his casting after booking had opened. Claire Foy may be more of a draw?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 14:17:29 GMT
This is definitely true in the case of American Psycho and I don't remember it not being true in the case of Unreachable. The Old Vic is a fairly large theatre though, so it's easier than the Almeida or Royal Court in numbers terms if nothing else.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2019 14:23:36 GMT
Oui, 'American Psycho' was easy to get tickets for, then they announced Matt Smith and BOOM! Ah, dear Jonny B . . .
As much as I like Her Maj and Pip, I'm not entirely sure that they're going to break the Old Vic booking system. What was the last production to cause a bloodbath at the Old Vic on booking day?
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Post by zahidf on Apr 30, 2019 14:26:07 GMT
Seawall was the last super fast sell out.
Depending on when it starts booking, but I could potentially see Lungs selling fast. Its a short play as well, ( 75 minutes) so may have a short run but a few performances per day
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Post by londonpostie on Apr 30, 2019 14:53:30 GMT
Yes, yes, but about Q35 ...
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Post by jampot on Apr 30, 2019 15:19:13 GMT
Yes, yes, but about Q35 ... Dont do it! |
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Post by joem on Apr 30, 2019 16:34:28 GMT
Not seen it since I was at school - one of our English teachers was obsessed with Beckett and put on loads of his plays. If you've not seen Krapp's Last Tape performed by a 16 year old boy you've not really seen it at all. I was a veteran of 19 when I performed in it. |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2019 15:56:22 GMT
I don't get why they're calling it "ENDGAME (in a double bill with rough for theatre ii)". Most times I've seen a double-bill, they're either both listed (like The Lover/The Collection or Harlequinade/All On Her Own) or they've been given an umbrella name (any of the Pinter At The Pinters). It just seems weird to me.
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Post by crowblack on May 1, 2019 16:42:22 GMT
Seawall was the last super fast sell out. Very few dates though, and a proven track record. |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2019 17:56:38 GMT
I was trying to work out when Lungs will be happening, and based on dates for the other shows and a comment from Warchus on the intended length of the run, I fear it's going to be 3 weeks or so around October/November time. Calling it now, Lungs is going to be the one that's tough to get tickets for. (Endgame definitely not so much.)
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Post by joeinnewyork on May 7, 2019 1:56:35 GMT
We're going to be in London for a few days in November and we'll be able to catch the first 'Christmas Carol' preview on Saturday night the 23rd.
Any recommendations regarding seating?
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Post by londonpostie on May 7, 2019 15:22:21 GMT
Well done. I'll be chancing my luck with the PcW Walk of Doom screen for a while. Except for Lungs, which might be an idea to get sorted when you can.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2019 15:25:09 GMT
I don't suppose Lungs will be going on sale this week with the others, seeing as they haven't even confirmed the run dates. I think I'll let the scrum happen on the day then see what's left on Friday rather than trying to get involved from the get-go. I've never had much problem getting tickets at the Old Vic, I'd rather not use all my energy up on 2020 shows when I'll want to keep some in reserve for when Lungs sorts itself out.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2019 19:36:03 GMT
Was Lungs on sale (have they announced dates)? If not then I agree, I won't be bothering with the general madness on Thursday and I'll hold off for that instead.
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