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  • Venue Old Vic, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 23 August 2025
  • Running time 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 14

Bob Dylan’s music meets Conor McPherson’s powerful storytelling in this critically acclaimed West End musical – back at The Old Vic for a limited summer season.

Book Girl from the North Country London Tickets – Old Vic Theatre

Following its celebrated world premiere in 2017, the multi-award-winning Girl from the North Country returns to London’s iconic Old Vic Theatre from 24 June to 23 August 2025.

Written and directed by Conor McPherson, with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, this extraordinary production blends moving storytelling with some of Dylan’s most famous songs—including “Like a Rolling Stone,” “Make You Feel My Love,” and “Forever Young.”

Discover the raw emotional power of Bob Dylan’s music in this spellbinding, award-winning production. Girl from the North Country isn’t your typical musical—it’s a beautifully told, deeply affecting story of strangers brought together in a time of uncertainty.

Set during the Great Depression in Duluth, Minnesota (Dylan’s hometown), the story unfolds in a struggling guesthouse where a group of lost souls cross paths. Through heartbreak, hope, and human connection, their stories are brought to life by a soul-stirring soundtrack and unforgettable performances.

Hailed as the “No.1 Theatre Show of the Year” (The Observer), Girl from the North Country has been praised as “magnificent” (Evening Standard), “astonishing” (The Guardian), and “piercingly beautiful” (The Independent). Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the multi–Tony and Olivier Award-winning production back where it all began.

Why you should see Girl from the North Country

  • Limited nine-week season at The Old Vic – early booking recommended
  • Timeless songs by Bob Dylan, reimagined as powerful theatrical arrangements
  • A poetic script by Conor McPherson, one of the UK’s most celebrated playwrights
  • Critically acclaimed worldwide, with Tony and Olivier Award wins
  • A story that resonates – set in 1930s America, rich in atmosphere and emotion

Performances run from 24 June – 23 August 2025 at The Old Vic Theatre. Book now for this unmissable theatrical homecoming.

1934. A time-weathered guesthouse in the heartland of America. 

The owner, Nick, owes more money than he can ever repay, his wife Elizabeth is losing her mind and their daughter Marianne is carrying a child no-one will account for.

When a preacher selling bibles and a boxer looking for a comeback show up in the middle of the night, things start to spiral beyond the point of no return…

Only a song can shake off the dust for one group of wayward souls—and old dreams may hold the promise of new beginnings. As they pass in and out of each other’s lives, their stories awaken with passion, fury and extraordinary beauty. 

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Girl From The North Country?

Colin Bates as Gene Laine, Katie Brayben as Elizabeth Laine, Colin Connor as Nick Laine, David Ganly as Mr Burke, Steffan Harri as Elias Burke, Sifiso Mazibuko as Joe Scot, Justina Kehinde as Marianne Laine, Teddy Kempner as Mr Perry, Eugene McCoy as Reverend Marlowe, Chris McHallem as Dr Walker, Maria Omakinwa as Mrs Neilsen, Rebecca Thornhill as Mrs Burke and Lydia White as Katherine Draper. The ensemble are: Frankie Hart, Ryan Heenan, Graham Kent, Nichola MacEvilly, David Tarkenter.

Who are the creative team of Girl From The North Country?

  • Written and directed by Conor McPherson
  • Music and lyrics by Bob Dylan
  • Set and costume design by Rae Smith
  • Orchestrator, Arranger & Musical Supervisor Simon Hale, with additional arrangements by Conor McPherson & Simon Hale
  • Lighting design by Mark Henderson
  • Sound design by Simon Baker
  • Movement by Lucy Hind
  • Musical Director Alan Berry
  • Casting by Jessica Ronane CDG
  • Voice and dialect by Salvatore Sorce
  • Fight director Bret Yount
  • Associate Director Corey McMahon
  • Associate Costume Designer Poppy Hall
  • Associate Movement Director James Berkery
  • Baylis Assistant Director Nikhil Vyas
  • Wigs, Hair and Makeup Supervisor Campbell Young Associates
  • Musicians’ Contractor David Gallagher

Important Notes

Access Performances: Audio Described: 7 Aug, 7:30pm (Touch Tour 5:30pm); Relaxed (also audio described, captioned and BSL interpreted): 9 Aug, 2:30pm (Touch Tour 12noon); Captioned: 11 Aug, 7:30pm; British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted: 15 Aug, 7:30pm

Venue Information

Old Vic , Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8NB

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

Nearest Buses: 1, 68, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 501

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Critics' reviews of Girl From The North Country

★★★★★ "Consistently brilliant" - The Stage (The Old Vic 2025)

★★★★★ "A show that transports the soul" - The Times

★★★★★ "Piercingly beautiful" - The Independent

★★★★★ "Conor McPherson weaves magic with Bob Dylan’s songs" - The Observer

★★★★★ "Dylan's songs are Depression-era dynamite" - The Guardian

★★★★ "Heartbreaking and darkly humorous ... Unmissable" - The i Paper (The Old Vic 2025)

★★★★ "Girl From the North Country has lost none of its potency" - TimeOut (The Old Vic 2025)

★★★★ "Forlornly beautiful" - Financial Times (The Old Vic 2025)

★★★★ "Beguiling and soulful and quietly, exquisitely, heartbreaking" - Evening Standard

★★★★ Simon Hale’s musical arrangements are glorious" - The Stage

★★★★ "Dylan fans have no choice but to grab tickets" - Daily Mail

Also see: Girl From The North Country Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Girl From The North Country is playing at the Old Vic in London
The running time of Girl From The North Country is 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Girl From The North Country are: 14
Yes, Girl From The North Country has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday

Absolutely. While the show carries emotional depth and artistic nuance, it’s incredibly accessible—even for those new to theatre. The story is clearly told, the music is powerfully performed, and the pacing keeps you engaged from start to finish. Whether it’s your first West End experience or your fiftieth, Girl from the North Country offers an unforgettable night out at one of London’s most iconic venues, The Old Vic.

Not at all. One of the most remarkable aspects of Girl from the North Country is how it reimagines Bob Dylan’s songs in ways that feel fresh and emotionally resonant, even to those unfamiliar with his work. The music serves the story—often subtly underscoring scenes rather than acting as traditional show tunes—so it connects with all audiences, Dylan fan or not. If anything, the show might inspire you to explore his music afterward.

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