The Old Vic is a 1000 seat, not-for-profit theatre which puts on a whole range of brilliant shows from comedies to Shakespeare and Kitchen-sink dramas. Located really near Waterloo station, its perfect to visit in conjunction with the Southbank. Over the years its artistic directors have included Laurence Olivier, Sir Peter Hall and Kevin Spacey. The Old Vic has boasted some incredible performances from Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Judi Dench and Derek Jakobi.
Open Daily 10am-11pm
Waterloo (Jubilee, Bakerloo and Northern Lines)
Old Vic Stop Q, 1, 68, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188
Waterloo Car Park, 39 York Rd, Lambeth, London SE1 7NQ
You can find out more information of this site, and some of the most iconic sites in the city, on a private London walking tour!
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