Old Vic announces first Variety Night starring Tim Minchin

The Old Vic has announced the first of its Variety Nights which will take place on Sunday 15th November 2015. 

The line-up will feature entertainment from a wide variety of talents including the multi-award-winning musician, actor and comedian Tim Minchin, the acclaimed magician Dynamo, comedian Mark Watson and a performance by the Tredegar Town Band.

Artistic director Matthew Warchus said: "Three of my favourite things are music, magic and comedy, hence my eagerness to introduce a series of Old Vic Variety Nights. We're looking forward to seeing the Old Vic lit up on a Sunday night welcoming all kinds of audiences... to see famous faces mixed with new talent in evenings of laughter, fun and really great entertainment."

Casting announced Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax at the Old Vic

Casting has been announced for David Greig’s adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax.

Directed by Max Webster, the show opens at the Old Vic on 16th December 2015 (previews from 3rd December) and runs until 16th January 2016. 

The Lorax is directed by Max Webster with choreography by Drew McOnie and music by Charlie Fink.

Simon Lipkin (Rock Of Ages/Assassins) will play the role of the Lorax, alongside puppeteers Laura Cubitt and Ben Thompson, whilst Simon Paisley Day (Urinetown) takes the role of the Once-ler.

Rehearsal Pics: Old Vic's Future Conditional starring Rob Brydon

Rehearsal images have been released for Future Conditional at the Old Vic. Directed by Matthew Warchus, Tamsin Oglesby's play opens on 10th September (previews from 1st September) and runs until 3rd October 2015. Check out the pictures below (click image to enlarge).

Rob Brydon leads the company, starring alongside: Matthew Aubrey, Louisa Beadel, Lucy Briggs-Owen, Alex Clatworthy, Peta Cornish, Natasha Cottriall, Amy Dawson, Jennifer English, Sam Jenkins-Shaw, Natalie Klamar, Carla Langley, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Louis Martin, Joshua McGuire, Sukh Ojla, Bill Parfitt, Nikki Patel, Howard Perret, Sandra Reid, Sofia Stuart, Eleanor Sutton, Brian Vernel and Carmen Vandenberg.

Bertie Carvel to star in The Hairy Ape at the Old Vic

Bertie Carvel will star in a new production of The Hairy Ape at The Old Vic. 

Directed by Richard Jones, the play opens on 29th October (previews from 11th October) and runs until 21st November 2015. It is the second play in Matthew Warchus' first season as artistic director of the venue.