A Very Expensive Poison
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A Very Expensive Poison

A Very Expensive Poison

The Old Vic, London, SE1 8NB
  • John Crowley (Brooklyn, The Goldfinch) directs Lucy Pebble's (The EffectENRON) re-imagining of Luke Harding's A Very Expensive Poison, a jaw-dropping exposé of the events behind the notorious death of Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko at The Old Vic.
    Casting has now been revealed and includes Tom Brooke (The Bodyguard), MyAnna Buring (Strangers on a Train, West End), Reece Shearsmith (League of Gentlemen) and Peter Polycarpou (Birds of a Feather).
    A shocking assassination in the heart of London. In a bizarre mix of high-stakes global politics and radioactive villainy, a man pays with his life. 
    At this time of global crises and a looming new Cold War, A Very Expensive Poison sends us careering through the shadowy world of international espionage from Moscow to Mayfair.
    At The Old Vic from 24 August to 5 October 2019, book your A Very Expensive Poison tickets today!
    Please note: 
    *Recommended for ages 12+
    **This production includes Flashing lights, loud noise (gunfire), smoke and haze, tobacco and herbal cigarette smoke, some strong language and some mild sexual references (if there are theses you find particularly upsetting, please speak to one of The Old Vic team.
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    The Old Vic Theatre is home to a number of productions, including All My Sons and The American Clock. Read on to find out what’s on at The Old Vic, and more information about its venue and its facilities.

    Map & Directions: Old Vic Theatre

    CAPACITY: The Old Vic theatre has a capacity of 1,045.

    AIR-CONDITIONING: Yes

    BARS: Have a drink in one of The Old Vic bars before the show starts. Choose from Penny’s cafe and bar or Mark’s cocktail bar.

    WHEELCHAIR SPACES: There are four wheelchair spaces in the Stalls of The Old Vic. Transfer seating to aisle seats in Stalls is also available.

    DISABLED TOILETS: Yes

    HEARING IMPAIRED ASSISTANCE: Unfortunately there is no hearing impaired assistance available.

    GUIDE DOGS: Guide dogs are not allowed inside auditorium, but staff will look after up to two dogs per performance.

    NEAREST TUBE/RAIL STATION: The Old Vic’s nearest tube station is Waterloo

    BUSES: If you need to reach The Old Vic by bus, you can take the numbers 1, 4, 68, 176, 188, 501.

    NEAREST CAR PARKS: If you’re travelling to the theatre by car, the nearest car park is on Coin Street.

    PLEASE NOTE: The Old Vic will be making changes to the theatre and will be under construction until Autumn 2019. During this period, there will no loos in the building and the restaurant, Penny, will be shut for refurbishment. Instead, there will be temporary loos on Webber Street (left hand side as you come to the theatre) for all audience members to use, and the Dress Circle bar will be open to the public during the day for drinks and snacks. During the evening, the Dress Circle and Lilian Baylis bars will be open as usual, whereas stalls bookers will be able to purchase drinks inside the auditorium before taking their seats. Contact the box office with any queries/questions on this period.

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    103 The Cut,
    Corner of Waterloo Road,
    London,
    SE1 8NB

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