A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic: Twee as can be and a triumph nonetheless Life&Style A Christmas Carol has almost every sickly sweet ingredient to make it utterly detestable, but our writer couldn't help but fall for it.
The Brightening Air: Unbearably tense and brilliantly acted Life&Style After seeing The Brightening Air at the Old Vic, I left the theatre with the overwhelming urge to seize control of my own destiny. It follows an extended family as they prepare to meet after a long time apart. The occasion: the birthday of the blind ex-clergyman Father Pierre. It is a play in which [...]
Old Vic Theatre: £20m needed to keep historic London venue running ‘a challenge’ BUSINESS The Old Vic Theatre said it faces a challenge to raise the more than £20m needed to keep its historic Waterloo home in working order, as it battles to create a financial model robust enough - despite the success of its record breaking musical Groundhog Day.
Machinal at the Old Vic: A stunning performance in a tired play April 19, 2024 There are surprisingly few genre plays on the West End stage – where are all the science fiction and fantasy and horror and gangster stories that dominate other areas of pop culture? And where is all the true crime, a format you can barely escape from on streaming and podcast platforms? The Old Vic brings [...]