The Old Vic theatre, 103 The Cut, London SE1 8NB

Details

Accessibility

"Stalls: Step free access available to seats, bar and toilets

Dress circle: 29 steps to seats and bar,  41 steps to toilets

Baylis circle: 49 steps to seats and bar, 21 steps to toilets

Our basement bar and cafe, Penny, is fully accessible via the lift from the entrance on Webber Street"

https://www.oldvictheatre.com/visit/ov-access/services-for-access-patrons/

Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Vic

"The Old Vic is a 1,000-seat, not-for-profit producing theatre in Waterloo, London, England. It was established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre, and renamed in 1833 the Royal Victoria Theatre. In 1871 it was rebuilt and reopened as the Royal Victoria Palace. It was taken over by Emma Cons in 1880 and formally named the Royal Victoria Hall, although by that time it was already known as the "Old Vic". In 1898, a niece of Cons, Lilian Baylis, assumed management and began a series of Shakespeare productions in 1914. The building was damaged in 1940 during air raids and it became a Grade II* listed building in 1951 after it reopened.[3]

The Old Vic is the crucible of many of the performing arts companies and theatres in London today. It was the name of a repertory company that was based at the theatre and formed (along with the Chichester Festival Theatre) the core of the National Theatre of Great Britain on its formation in 1963, under Laurence Olivier. The National Theatre remained at the Old Vic until new premises were constructed on the South Bank, opening in 1976. The Old Vic then became the home of Prospect Theatre Company, at that time a highly successful touring company which staged such acclaimed productions as Derek Jacobi's Hamlet. However, with the withdrawal of funding for the company by the Arts Council of Great Britain in 1980 for breaching its touring obligations, Prospect disbanded in 1981. The theatre underwent complete refurbishment in 1985. In 2003, Kevin Spacey was appointed artistic director, which received considerable media attention.[4] Spacey served as artistic director until 2015; two years after he stepped down, he was accused of sexually harassing and assaulting several people.[5] In 2015, Matthew Warchus succeeded Spacey as artistic director.[6] "

Address

The Old Vic

103 The Cut

London

SE1 8NB

Email

box.office@oldvictheatre.com

Phone

0344 871 7628

Website

https://www.oldvictheatre.com/

Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities

https://www.oldvictheatre.com/visit/cafe-and-bar/

"Whether you have a ticket for one of our shows or you’d just like to drop in for a drink and a snack, we’re your all-day and late-night neighbourhood cafe-bar with a heart – and you don’t need a ticket to come inside. With a passion for ethical production, sustainability and local produce, it’s a place to grab your morning coffee and end your night once all the pubs (and shows) have closed.

DAYTIME CAFE & KITCHEN

Mon–Fri, 9am–5.30pm, serving hot drinks and pastries. Sat from 5pm (12pm on matinee days). All of our disposable plastic and paper cups, straws and takeaway items are 100% compostable.

LATE NIGHT: Our late-night basement bar is open after the show until 12am Mon–Wed and 2am Thu–Sat

Our carefully curated drinks menu includes speciality gins, with no and low alcohol options, craft beers from leading local brewers and spirits selected with sustainability in mind – including a vodka which invests in the future of the snow leopard.

ACCESSIBILITY

Our basement bar and cafe, Penny, is fully accessible via the lift from the entrance on Webber Street.

TICKET HOLDERS

During show times, the Foyer Bar, Dress Circle Bar and Baylis Bar will be open for audience members.

Occasionally some of our bar spaces may be closed to the public for private events, in which case our Front of House team will guide you to an available bar.