To us, great theatre is about great plays, great performances and great nights out from the moment you step through the door.

Our iconic building has a rich history of great productions from Olivier's Hamlet to Ian McKellen's Widow Twankey. And under the artistic leadership of Kevin Spacey, we continue to attract the best creative talent. Discover more about our history.

Through Old Vic New Voices we also nurture young actors, writers and directors, and work with schools and our neighbours to bring theatre to a wider audience.

The Old Vic has no subsidy. Ticket sales alone are not enough to cover all of our costs, so the financial support of generous individuals, companies, trusts and foundations is vital to our existence. Find out how you can support The Old Vic.