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Access information
General
For booking, contact accessible booking team on Concessions are available for disabled patrons - ask for details when booking and mention if you require a particular seat. All concessions are limited and subject to availability. If you have an assistance dog, let the Box Office know when booking and an aisle seat will be offered if available. Theatre will advise of any special effects in the production that might affect your dog's comfort. If you prefer, front-of-house staff will be happy to take care of your dog during the performance.
You will find more information on the theatre website access page.
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Wheelchair access
There are two spaces for wheelchair users in the Stalls. Inform Box Office at the time of booking if you require one. When you arrive at the theatre, make yourself known to a member of the front-of-house team (the main entrance is staffed from at least one hour before the performance). You will be escorted to the Webber Street side of the building where there is ramped access leading directly into the Stalls. Entry to the auditorium is not possible until approximately 30 minutes before the start of the performance. There is an accessible toilet close to this entrance.
Visual assistance
Audio described performances and touch tours available. Check shcedule with box office.
Hearing assistance
The auditorium is fitted with a Sennheiser Infrared System.
Two types of hearing device are available: headsets for people who don't use hearing aids but would like amplified sound; or neck loops for use with a hearing aid by switching it to the ‘T’ setting.
If you have a digital hearing aid, please ensure that the ‘T’ setting is available because not all come with this setting installed.
Headsets should be collected from the cloakroom in the main foyer before the performance. A returnable deposit of £5 is payable.
Inform the Box Office when booking if you'd like to make use of the system so they can advise on where best to sit.
Captioned performances available - check with box office for details.
Current shows
Camp Siegfried
Bess Wohl's Camp Siegfried offers an intoxicating glimpse into infatuation and indoctrination in this world premiere production starring Patsy Ferran and Luke Thallon.
Previews from: Tuesday 7 September 2021
Closes: Saturday 30 October 2021
Upcoming shows
A Christmas Carol
Matthew Warchus' big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens' immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne.
Previews from: Saturday 13 November 2021
Closes: Saturday 8 January 2022
A Number
Lennie James and Paapa Essiedu play father and sons in Caryl Churchill's gripping drama about what it costs to start again.
Previews from: Monday 24 January 2022
Closes: Saturday 19 March 2022
Into the Woods
The world's most enduring fairytale characters collide in an unforgettable journey through the deep, dark woods to discover what lurks beyond the happy ever after.
Previews from: Saturday 16 April 2022
Closes: Saturday 9 July 2022