The Old Vic Theatre London | Theatres in London

Venue Information

The Old Vic
Address: Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8NB
Nearest Underground or Train Station: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line)
Nearest Buses: 1, 68, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 501

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What's on at the The Old Vic?

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Eureka Day

Booking until: 31 October 2022

Coming soon to the The Old Vic

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A Christmas Carol

Opens: 12 November 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What's on at the The Old Vic?

Eureka Day is a current production at the The Old Vic. The latest booking period for Eureka Day at the The Old Vic started 6 September 2022 and runs until 31 October 2022. Tickets for Eureka Day start at £25 and are available to book now

How do I get to the The Old Vic?

Public transport is recommended to travel to the The Old Vic. The nearest underground or train stations are Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line). If arriving by bus, then the nearest bus lines are 1, 68, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 501. For directions to the The Old Vic see our Google Maps directions or Apple Maps directions.

Is there a dress code at the The Old Vic?

There is no specific dress code at the The Old Vic, with most people just wearing their everyday clothes.

Does the The Old Vic have air conditioning or air cooling?

Yes, the The Old Vic has an Air Conditioning system.

What is the Accessibility at the The Old Vic?

The Old Vic accessibility information
Access phone number: 0344 871 7628
Access email address: access@oldvictheatre.com
Accessible toilets situated: Stalls
Number of Wheelchair spaces: Stalls x1, Transfer x2
Sound amplification: Sennheiser Infrared
Access from street to foyer: Stairs & ramp
Access from theatre foyer to seats (number = stairs): 3 to Foyer, 2 to Stalls, 29 to Dress Circle, 49 to Upper Circle
Level access: Via ramp, to Stalls
Stair lift, lift or ramp available: Ramp

How many seats are in the The Old Vic?

The The Old Vic has 1067 seats.

The Old Vic Facts

What date did the The Old Vic open?

11 May 1818

Who designed the The Old Vic?

Rudolph Cabanel

What was the first production at the The Old Vic?

Midnight Revalry, Alzora and Nerine and Trial by Battle or Heaven Defend the Right

Other The Old Vic facts

Originally opened as the Royal Coburg Theatre; 1 July 1833 renamed the Royal Victoria Theatre; renamed the New Victoria Palace in 1871; on 27 December 1880 renamed as The Royal Victoria Hall And Coffee Tavern; Lilian Baylis officially adopts the name of the theatre's local nickname, the Old Vic, in 1925/1926; the theatre was bombed in 1941 and closed until 14 November 1950; in 1962 Laurence Olivier appointed first director of the National Theatre and the Old Vic governors agree to offer the theatre as its temporary home.