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Introducing Rupert Goold’s first Season as Artistic Director
We’re thrilled to announce the first four shows in Rupert Goold’s inaugural Season as Artistic Director of the Old Vic.
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Author The Old Vic
Published 10/11/2026
Old Vic New Shows
From January, Damian Lewis (Homeland, Band of Brothers) will star as Henry V in Rupert Goold’s provocative new production of Shakespeare’s history play.
In April, Milly Alcock (Supergirl, House of the Dragon) will play the titular role in Julie — a contemporary new version of August Strindberg’s classic Miss Julie, adapted and directed by Old Vic Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall, originally produced by Internationaal Theater Amsterdam.
From June, Rupert Goold will direct Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Tony Award-winning musical Assassins, a sharp and relevant satire that assembles a group of misfits who have attempted to assassinate the President of the United States.
In August, Arinzé Kene (Misty, Girl from the North Country) performs in the one man show Kohlhaas, a true story and bold adaptation of the novella Michael Kohlhaas, by Marco Baliani and Remo Rostagno, translated and directed by Omar Elerian, originally produced by Brighton Festival.
‘I am thrilled to be presenting my first Season with a collection of plays that speaks to the Old Vic’s rich history of classical theatre, European repertoire and musical revivals. I hope my Old Vic will be able to draw on this theatre’s storied legacy of sensational acting in groundbreaking and accessible productions.’
Rupert Goold — Artistic Director, Old Vic
Old Vic New Directors
We are also delighted to announce Old Vic New Directors that will see three directors present our first ever Season in the Greene Studio. Joining us for 2027 will be Sara Aniqah Malik, Yasmin Hafesji and Roberta Zuric who, alongside directing for the Studio, will be supported in developing work, receive mentoring from Rupert Goold and Rebecca Frecknall and will have access to creative spaces at the Old Vic.
The Season will be announced in early 2027.
Old Vic New Partnerships
The Old Vic is excited to announce an ongoing artistic partnership with Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA). The partnership will involve co-producing new work and the exchange of artists and emerging practitioners between both organisations, as part of a wider commitment towards greater European bridgebuilding between the Old Vic and continental theatres.
Old Vic New Rush
From this Season, people under 30 will gain access to a brand new ticketing scheme, Old Vic New Rush, which will offer front row tickets for £20 for the first five previews of every main house show. A limited amount of Rush tickets will be released two weeks before the first preview on a first come, first served basis and those eligible can sign up on our website.