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Knocked together out of breeze blocks for a minimal budget in 1970, Lawrence Olivier's experimental theatre was intended to last for five years, and provide an inspiration for the new generation of performers. But this was an experiment that worked and, years later, the Young Vic remains south London's premier venue for the contemporary, the shocking, the controversial, and the bizarre. With audiences, actors and production teams visibly younger than the National Theatre down the road, and with a policy of inviting 5000 local schoolchildren from the local boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark to each season, it has done as much as anywhere to ensure the continued popularity of theatre in this country, and on a slender budget. The versatile auditorium is redesigned for every show, while the excellent bar and restaurant make intervals a pleasure.
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A Season in the CongoA Season in the CongoNot one to do things by halves, British director Joe Wright is following his theatre directing debut in February – 'Trelawny of the Wells' at the Donmar Warehouse – with yet another theatre project this July. Best known for Anna Karenina, Atonement, Pride and Prejudice and the Brad Pitt Chanel No 5 adverts, Wright admits that these new projects6th July 2013Tuesday 13th August 2013
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DATES 6th July to 13th August 2013
Not one to do things by halves, British director Joe Wright is following his theatre directing debut in February – 'Trelawny of the Wells' at the Donmar Warehouse – with yet another theatre project this July. Best known for Anna Karenina, Atonement, Pride and Prejudice and the Brad Pitt Chanel No 5 adverts, Wright admits that these new projects... More about this event
event > Theatre > Dramas
DATES 4th to 21st September 2013
Secret terror cells, political conspiracy, police bungling, state-sponsored bomb plots. Music hall and early cinema collide in theatre O's heartbreaking but hilarious chronicle of passion, betrayal and terrorism inspired by Joseph Conrad's classic novel.
American LuluAmerican LuluOlga Neuwirth presents this radical reworking of Alban Berg’s opera ‘LuLu’. Set in 1950s New Orleans, ‘American Lulu’ transports audiences into a world of smoky jazz clubs set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. The story follows a young dancer as her world is torn apart by the jealous and overpowering men and women who lon13th September 2013Tuesday 24th September 2013
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DATES 13th to 24th September 2013
Olga Neuwirth presents this radical reworking of Alban Berg’s opera ‘LuLu’. Set in 1950s New Orleans, ‘American Lulu’ transports audiences into a world of smoky jazz clubs set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. The story follows a young dancer as her world is torn apart by the jealous and overpowering men and women who lon... More about this event
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Vernon God Little The Young Vic, SE1 8LZ 27th January 2011 - 5th March 2011 Rufus Norris directs this revived adaptation of DBC Pierre's satire Vernon God...
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 24% off from £142
46 - 49 Blackfriars Road, SE1 | 6 minutes from The Young Vic
With London's South Bank, Tate Modern and St Paul's Cathedral all within close proximity, the Novotel London Blackfriars is within easy reach of a number of ...More
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103-109 Southwark Street, SE1 | 7 minutes from The Young Vic
Located in the bustling heart of London's arts scene, with the capital's finest theatres, concert halls and cinemas just a short stroll away, this is a ...More
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1 Addington Street, SE1 | 7 minutes from The Young Vic
Close to Waterloo, the 4 star Park Plaza is - as the name suggests - just behind County Hall. Near to the Thames, it's also convenient ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
83-101 The Cut, SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
The National Theatre Studio is home to the National Theatre's Archive, open to anyone with an interest in the theatre's history. The archive includes every stage ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
With the exception of The Globe, the Old Vic has had a greater influence on the history of drama than any theatre standing today. From John ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 | 8 minutes from The Young Vic
The Dorfman Theatre opens at the end of 2014. Replacing the National Theatre's Cottesloe Theatre, which closed on 23rd February 2013, the Dorfman Theatre will see ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from The Young Vic
With a huge 26m x 20m screen, a 12,000 watt digital surround sound-system, and the special multi-dimensional technology of the IMAX format (short for Image Maximum), ...More
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10 Leake Street, SE1 | 7 minutes from The Young Vic
The Vaults under Waterloo are an intriguing venue that play host to a number of underground events....More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from The Young Vic
Situated in the heart of London at Southbank, and right in front of tourists' favourite the London Eye, The Slug and Lettuce is the perfect place ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st June to 31st August 2013
Old Vic Theatre, 103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
'Sex And The City' star Kim Cattrall takes on the role of fading Hollywood legend Alexandra Del Lago in Tennessee Williams's Sweet Bird of Youth, directed ...More
London > Events > Shopping Dates: Every Friday 12noon-8pm, Every Saturday 11am-8pm, Every Sunday 12noon-6pm
Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from The Young Vic
The Real Food Market appears every weekend, from Friday to Sunday, behind the Southbank Centre and food sold at the stalls is of a high standard, ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 4th June to 14th August 2013
National Theatre: Olivier Theatre, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from The Young Vic
Set in the mid-1960s in a Harlem gospel church, The Amen Corner at the National Theatre tells the story of an uncompromising female pastor who ...More
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from The Young Vic
One of two cathedrals in Southwark, St George's Cathedral opened in 1848 as the first Catholic cathedral in the UK after the Reformation. The impressive building ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
38-40 Glasshill Street, SE1 | 7 minutes from The Young Vic
After five years at 1 Vyner Street Alma Enterprises, the project-space which began as a base for successful young artists' collective 'Land', moved to this new ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bargehouse Street, Off Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from The Young Vic
Originally a power station, later a reprocessing plant owned by the Oxo Company, the bold, Art Deco Oxo Tower was marked out as ripe for demolition ...More
London > Shopping > Bicycle Shops
77 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
With over 80 years experience in selling bikes, Evans brings something special to the cycle scene. This shop is the original Evans bike shop. ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
22 Cornwall Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from The Young Vic
Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city. This, ...More
London > Shopping > Clothing
106 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from The Young Vic
Stocking a wide range of yarns, needles, patterns and accessories, I Knit London started as a knitting community in Vauxhall in January 2006, meeting at the ...More
London > Restaurants > Turkish restaurants
33 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
Tas is a delightful place, serving chic Turkish food at affordable prices in a thoroughly pleasant environment. The cheerful, helpful staff definitely add to the experience, ...More
London > Restaurants > Spanish restaurants
53 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
Spanish cuisine. ...More
London > Restaurants > Fish and Seafood
The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
This restaurant is part of a chain. Our review of the Covent garden branch said... Fish and chips are still alive and well as the nation’s number ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 12 minutes from The Young Vic
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 13 minutes from The Young Vic
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 13 minutes from The Young Vic
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Leisure near The Young Vic
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from The Young Vic
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from The Young Vic
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ...More
London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 13 minutes from The Young Vic
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
36 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Young Vic
This is a gastropub that takes both parts of its name seriously, and you can certainly have a good evening just popping in to sample some ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
25 Roupell Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 3 minutes from The Young Vic
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
62 Stamford Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from The Young Vic
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Nightlife near The Young Vic
London > Nightlife > Bars
Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from The Young Vic
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London > Business > Venue Hire
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from The Young Vic
The Deck is a modern roof-top venue with stunning views over the Thames, available for hire at the National Theatre, part of the Southbank Centre which ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from The Young Vic
The greatest theatre in the world? Probably. Each year the three superb venues in the National Theatre put on a significant proportion of the world's best ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from The Young Vic
The Royal Festival Hall's refurbishment has done away with 'The People's Palace', the marvellously 1950s restaurant that used to occupy this space, and replaced it with ...More
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What's On Today Near The Young Vic ![]() Sweet Bird of Youth Theatre | Until 31st August 2013 Old Vic Theatre 1 minutes walk from The Young Vic 'Sex And The City' star Kim Cattrall takes on the role of fading Hollywood legend Alexandra Del Lago in Tennessee ...More Blood Wedding (Bodas De Sangra) Theatre | Until 7th July 2013 Waterloo East Theatre 2 minutes walk from The Young Vic The feud between two battling families will be over if there is a marriage of appeasement. But the young girl ...More WACi Art Club: Workshop (Over 60s) Exhibitions | Until 25th June 2013 The Waterloo Action Centre 2 minutes walk from The Young Vic Develop art skills....More Individual Computer Help: Workshop (Over 55s) Exhibitions | Until 25th June 2013 The Waterloo Action Centre 2 minutes walk from The Young Vic Learn basic computer skills....More Gentle Exercise: Workshop (Over 60s) Sporting Events | Until 25th June 2013 The Waterloo Action Centre 2 minutes walk from The Young Vic ...More Aikido: Workshop Sporting Events | Until 25th June 2013 The Waterloo Action Centre 2 minutes walk from The Young Vic For balance, co-ordination and confidence....More Morley Blade Fencing: Workshop Sporting Events | Until 25th June 2013 The Waterloo Action Centre 2 minutes walk from The Young Vic ...More Fencing Sporting Events | Until 25th June 2013 The Waterloo Action Centre 2 minutes walk from The Young Vic ...More Billy Theatre | Until 29th June 2013 The Union Theatre 5 minutes walk from The Young Vic A musical based on Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall's Billy Liar, adapted by John Barry and Don Black....More ![]() Propstore Pop-up Cafe Foodie Events | Until 28th September 2013 National Theatre 8 minutes walk from The Young Vic Following its launch last year, the National Theatre's Propstore returns for another summer in 2013. The unique pop-up riverfront café/bar ...More London 2013 The AnnualThe best London events, openings, anniversaries & experiences for 2013, from LondonTown.com Book £10 Tablet FREE
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