Wise Children
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Wise Children

Wise Children

The Old Vic, London, SE1 8NB
  • Emma Rice launches her new theatre company and its London residency at The Old Vic with Wise Children
    ‘Let’s have all the skeletons out of the closet, today, of all days!’

    It’s 23 April, Shakespeare’s birthday.
    In Brixton, Nora and Dora Chance - twin chorus girls born and bred south of the river – are celebrating their 70th birthday. Over the river in Chelsea, their father and greatest actor of his generation Melchior Hazard turns 100 on the same day. As does his twin brother Peregrine. If, in fact, he’s still alive. And if, in truth, Melchior is their real father after all...
    A big, bawdy tangle of theatrical joy and heartbreak, Wise Children is a celebration of show business, family, forgiveness and hope. Expect showgirls and Shakespeare, sex and scandal, music, mischief and mistaken identity - and butterflies by the thousand.
    Emma Rice (Romantics Anonymous, Tristan & Yseult, The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, Brief Encounter) brings her unique, exuberantly impish vision to Angela Carter’s great last novel, Wise Children.
    At The Old Vic in Waterloo, book your Wise Children tickets today!
    Please note:
    *Recommended for ages 14+. This production contains some sexual content, swearing and adult themes throughout.
    **The appearance of any particular artist cannot be guaranteed. If in doubt please check with the Box Office before booking.

    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.

  • The Old Vic

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

  • Full Seating Plan
    The Old Vic Seating Plan