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BIO

The Young Vic is a London-based theater company that has been a vital part of the British theatrical landscape since its establishment in 1970. The company has a reputation for producing innovative and challenging productions that push the boundaries of traditional theater. Over the years, the Young Vic has been home to some of the most exciting and groundbreaking artists in the industry, and its influence has been felt far beyond the confines of the London theater scene.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 1974]
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[Broadway, 1974]
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Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best New Opera Production

Young Vic Elegy for Young Lovers


winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre

The Young VicProduction Season

Olivier Awards - 1987 - The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement

The Young VicGhosts

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News


Cast Set For RADIANT BOY at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Radiant Boy at Southwark Playhouse Borough, written by Nancy Netherwood. Joining the previously announced Renée Lamb and Stuart Thompson are Ben Allen and Wendy Nottingham. 
INTER ALIA Will Broadcast From National Theatre Live
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

National Theatre Live has announced the upcoming production of Inter Alia - a searing examination of modern masculinity and motherhood - will broadcast live to cinemas around the UK.
New Musical BLACK POWER DESK and More Set for Brixton House Third Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Brixton House will mark its third anniversary with its biggest season to date. Seven shows form a season that celebrates originality, spirit and resilience from the 1970s to the present day. Learn more!
Full Cast Set For Imelda Staunton-Led MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

Full principal casting has been announced for the upcoming major revival of George Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warren's Profession, directed by Dominic Cooke.
Rory Bremner to Launch 2025 Live Tour MAKING AN IMPRESSION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Master satirist Rory Bremner is back with an intimate show  that combines his signature stand-up with candid conversation, accompanied by a rotating cast of special guest hosts. Learn more about the tour here!
Stephenson Ardern-Sodje Joins THE LION KING in London as Simba
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will return as the King of Pride Rock in Disney's THE LION KING as he takes over the role of Simba in the London production of The Lion King. Learn more here!
Rufus Norris Will Receive Special Award at Olivier Awards 2025
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Rufus Norris, outgoing Director of the National Theatre, will receive a Special Award for his services to the theatre industry at this year’s Olivier Awards. Learn more here!
ROMEO + JULIET Full Company Announced At Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (Much Ado About Nothing, 2024; The Comedy of Errors, 2023-24).
ROMEO AND JULIET Cast Revealed At Shakespeare's Globe
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has revealed the cast of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes. Romeo and Juliet launches the summer season, running from 25 April until 2 August in the Globe Theatre.  
Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, and More Sign Statement Opposing Government's AI Proposal
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, and more are among the 35 arts leaders and theatre companies to sign a statement on behalf of UK Performing Arts CEOs regarding copyright and artificial intelligence.
Rosie Day's (THIS IS NOT A) HAPPY ROOM Will Run at Theatre Royal Windsor Following Run at King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

(This is not a) Happy Room, written by Rosie Day, will run at Theatre Royal Windsor following its premiere at King's Head Theatre on 31 March. Learn more about the show here!
tiata fahodzi Reveals Cast For TRIPLE BILL: EVERYWHERE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

tiata fahodzi have announced the cast for the upcoming tour of TRIPLE BILL: EVERYWHERE. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out who's in the cast here!
Further Guest Artists Join AN OAK TREE, Now Extended at The Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

The Young Vic Theatre has announced an extension to Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree, now playing from 6 - 24 May 2025. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the show here!
Adam Dannheisser, Lara Pulver and Beverley Klein Will Reprise Roles in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Barbican
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Following 13 nominations for this year’s Olivier Awards, principal casting has been announced for this summer’s run of the critically acclaimed production of Fiddler on the Roof at the Barbican Theatre.
James Graham’s PUNCH Will Open on Broadway This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Manhattan Theatre Club has added two shows to the company’s 2025-2026 season. Check out all of the details about Punch and The Monsters here!
Review: PUNCH, Young Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 7, 2025

Based on the memoir of Jacob Dunne, Punch is the sobering true story of the tragic and rippling consequences of a single punch thrown on a night out. 
Bush Theatre Reveals New Artistic Director and Co-CEO
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

The Bush Theatre trustees have appointed Taio Lawson as the theatre's new Artistic Director and Co-CEO. Taio joins the company in Summer 2025 and will oversee the final season of plays programmed by Lynette Linton, who leaves in March 2025. 
Joe DiPietro's F**KING MEN Returns To London For A Final Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

F**king Men by multi award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro will return to London. After sell-out performances in 2023 and 2024, the production will return to Waterloo East Theatre for a strictly limited six-week run.
Full Cast Set For World Premiere Concert Performances of AUSTENLAND
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The full cast has been announced for AUSTENLAND, a new musical based on the novel by Shannon Hale, which will have its world premiere with two concert performances at the Savoy Theatre.
THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE Will Premiere at Specially-Built Venue in London
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

The first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' book 'The Hunger Games' and Lionsgate's motion picture will begin performances this October in London! Learn more here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Young Vic been nominated for?

Best New Opera Production (Olivier Awards) for Elegy for Young Lovers, Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre (Olivier Awards) for Production Season and The Observer Award for Outstanding Achievement (Olivier Awards) for Ghosts.

What awards has Young Vic won?

Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre at the Olivier Awards for Production Season.

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