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  • Performance dates Booking to 22 August 2020

The hit comedy film Local Hero takes to the stage as John Crowley directs a new musical adaptation by Bill Forsyth and David Greig (Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax) with music and songs by the legendary Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits).

Local Hero is booking from 18 June 2020 until 28 August 2020 at the Old Vic Theatre, London.

This production has now been postponed until 2023 – with full dates to be announced.

Tickets holders will be contacted by our customer service team.

What is Local Hero about?

When Mac MacIntyre, an ambitious Texan oil executive arrives in Scotland on a mission to replace a small seaside village with an oil refinery, he’s met with concerned residents. It’s the deal of a lifetime, but Mac soon finds that putting a price on this beautiful spot is more complicated than he bargained for. Before the locals get rich, they must decide what their home is worth.

Who is in the cast of Local Hero?

Casting for Local Hero is to be announced.

Creative Team

Adapted from the film Local Hero, Bill Forsyth and David Greig with music and songs by Mark Knopfler and directed by John Crowley.

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Yes, Local Hero has matinee performances on the following days:
No, sorry, Local Hero has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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