Where did Laurence Olivier apply his stage make up?
Where does Kevin Spacey do his warm-up?
Whose ghost still terrifies The Old Vic's staff?

The Old Vic is one of the most famous theatres in the English-speaking world and loved by audiences and actors alike. Find out more about its incredible 200-year history and discover how it all works behind-the-scenes and front-of-house.

Tours last about an hour and can be arranged via FOH Management at backstagetours@oldvictheatre.org or 020 7981 0909. The price is £55 per tour , for a maximum of 15 people.

Local Residents

Tours are £15, for a maximum of 15 people, for Lambeth and Southwark residents and can be arranged via FOH Management at backstagetours@oldvictheatre.org or 020 7981 0909.

Schools

Tours can be arranged by contacting Steve Winter on 020 7902 7594 or steve.winter@oldvictheatre.org

Silver Members and Above

A free tour can be arranged by contacting Rejane Collard on 020 7981 0914 or at rejane.collard@oldvictheatre.org