Theatre

Young Vic

London, United Kingdom·Est. 1970·420 seats

theatre

66 The Cut, London SE1 8LZ

The Young Vic is one of London's most exciting and democratic theaters, renowned for bold reinterpretations of classic texts and an unwavering commitment to diversity and accessibility. Founded in 1970 as a younger sibling to the Old Vic, the theater has evolved into an artistic powerhouse whose productions regularly transfer to the West End and Broadway. Its flexible main house and intimate studio spaces on The Cut in Waterloo foster an experimental energy rare in mainstream British theater. The Young Vic consistently proves that artistic ambition and genuine inclusivity are not competing values but complementary ones.

Season

Now & Coming Soon

Twelfth Night

Thelma & Louise

Eurotrash

La Distance

Full season at Young Vic

The Experience

Acoustics, seating, and what to expect

Acoustics

4.5/ 5

Excellent acoustics throughout the main auditorium, enhanced during the 2004-2006 refurbishment, with audiences noting an immersive experience and strong sightlines from all seats. The Maria studio also features praised acoustics with innovative fibre optic sound solutions.

Best Seats

The main house offers superb sightlines throughout due to its flexible configuration. Stalls seating is recommended for taller patrons, as upstairs seating has limited legroom. Even back rows provide comfortable viewing.

Dress Code

No Dress Code

Visitor Guide

Tickets, pricing, and getting there

Ticket Prices

£10—£35

Typical range · GBP

Rush & Day-of Tickets

£12 First Preview Tickets available for the first preview of every Main House production. £12 Lucky Dip Tickets offer assigned seating at start of performance with chance of upgrade to seated if available. Standing room guaranteed with lucky dip tickets.

Student Discounts

£10 tickets available for under 25s and full-time students (proof of age/student status required at box office collection). Limited availability; advance booking recommended. Box office collection only.

Getting There

Southwark Station (Jubilee line, 3-minute walk); Waterloo Station (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City lines, 5-minute walk); Waterloo East (3-4 minutes). Bus routes: 1, 40, 60, 68, 168, 172, 176, 188, N63, N89.

Around the Venue

Plan your visit — dining, transit, and performer resources nearby

Plan Your Visit

London

Pre-show dining, bars & more for Young Vic visitors.

Full visit guide

Green Room — London

Performer City Guide

3 practice spaces

Royal College of Music — Practice Rooms
Book online through the RCM website. Rates are competitive (£15-25/hour for a room with a grand piano). The RCM building itself — Alfred Waterhouse's 1894 Gothic Revival red-brick — is extraordinary. The Museum of Music in the basement (free) has one of the finest instrument collections in the world.
Guildhall School of Music and Drama — Practice Rooms
Public room hire available through the Guildhall website. Rates similar to RCM (£15-25/hour). The Guildhall's Milton Court building (opened 2013) has state-of-the-art rehearsal facilities and a 600-seat concert hall. The Barbican's café is the waiting room.
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
The Greenwich location is a longer journey from central London (DLR or Overground to Greenwich, 20-25 min from central London), but the facilities and the setting are extraordinary. The Painted Hall and Chapel of the Old Royal Naval College are UNESCO World Heritage sites — worth visiting regardless.

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