Ben Whishaw (Paddington, Bond) and Kathryn Hunter (Black Doves) star in Eurotrash at the Young Vic, a darkly comic new play based on Christian Kracht’s internationally bestselling novel.

Running for a limited season in the Young Vic’s Main House, this gripping adaptation reunites the acclaimed creative team behind Kafka’s Monkey and The Emperor.

What is Eurotrash about?

“You think I’m a stupid, heartless old woman? Well we’re going to give this money away. Really give it away, get rid of it, squander it…And you’re going to help me.“

A blocked novelist is summoned to Zurich by his ageing mother — who is barely holding it together with vodka, pills and Ferragamo sweaters.

What follows is an impulsive, no-holds-barred road trip across Switzerland, as the pair attempt to give away her vast fortune — built on arms investments and dairy products — and leave the past behind.

With cash stuffed into a plastic bag, the bickering duo tear through the snowy Alps in a journey that’s chaotic, outrageous and unexpectedly funny.

Eurotrash is a wildly offbeat, darkly comic ride about family, money and saying goodbye to it all in spectacular fashion.

Book Eurotrash tickets

Don’t miss Ben Whishaw and Kathryn Hunter in this bold, funny and unpredictable new production at the Young Vic.

Eurotrash runs from 13 November 2026 until 7 January 2027. Performances are limited, so it’s worth booking ahead.

Performance Information

Check booking calendar for full details

Tickets by Month
Nov 2026
Dec 2026
Jan 2027

Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Eurotrash?

  • The Narrator (Christian): Ben Whishaw
  • The Mother: Kathryn Hunter

Who are the creative team of Eurotrash?

Novel: Christian Kracht
Writer / Adaptor: Colin Teevan
Director: Walter Meierjohann
Set & Costume Designer: Lizzie Clachan

Important Notes

Access performances

  • BSL: 2 December 2.30pm and 11 December 7.30pm
  • Captioned: 5 December 2.30pm and 10 December 7.30pm
  • Audio Described: 1 December 7.30pm (Touch Tour 6.00pm) and 12 December 2.30pm (Touch Tour 1.00pm)
  • Relaxed: December 2.30pm and 9 December 7.30pm

Venue Information

Young Vic Theatre , 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ

Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line); Southwark (Jubilee line)

Nearest Buses: 40, 60, N63, N89, 1, 68, 168, 172, 176, 188

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eurotrash is playing at the Young Vic Theatre in London
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Eurotrash, click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, Eurotrash has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday

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