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Been So Long
Romance, rage, revenge and rare groove… Che Walker's neon-soaked musical comedy arrives to rock the Young Vic.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
Been So Long
Young Vic, The Cut, LondonRomance, rage, revenge and rare groove… Che Walker's neon-soaked musical comedy Been So Long arrives to rock the Young Vic.
In Been So Long, Yvonne and Simone are cruising for action. Raymond stole Gil’s girl and now Gil wants to slice him up, while Barney is just after a quiet life. When all five collide in a seedy London bar, their desires ignite in a guttural blast of cusses, laughs and unexpected romance.
Love looks set to finally conquer the two people who swore they could live without it. But how will they know it is for real?
Smarten yourself up, brush yourself down and experience the soul/funk powerhouse of Been So Long.
Walker’s other plays include Flesh Wound (Royal Court) and The Frontline (Shakespeare’s Globe).
Been So Long was originally written as a play and debuted at the Royal Court in 1998.
For more about Been So Long at the Young Vic, read the First Night Feature.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
director: Che Walker
music by: Arthur Darvill
book By: Che Walker
sound: Paul Arditti
lighting designer: Jon Clark
designer: Dick Bird
producer: A Young Vic/ETT co-production
Ticket Prices:
£22.50
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Musical
- Sub-Genre: Musical-Comedy
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Wed & Sat 14:30
- Duration: 1h45
- opening night:
- Box Office:
020 7922 2922
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Thu 18 Jun 2009 11:01Been So Long
Venue InformationHIDE
Young Vic
The Cut, Waterloo, London, United Kingdom, SE1 8LZ
- Nearest tube: Waterloo Station is on the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City lines. Southwark Station is on the Jubilee line.
- Nearest train: Waterloo & Waterloo East. Charing Cross and London Bridge stations are one stop away.
- Parking: Our theatre is in a residential area so car parking is limited and subject to restrictions. We’d recommend using public transport but if you drive you can park at National Car Park Ltd on Upper Ground, Coin Street and at Waterloo Station. We are in London's congestion zone operating 7am - 6.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays.
- Air conditioned: 1
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 020 7922 2922
- Discounts: £5 off top price tickets.
- Limited mobility: Seating at the Young Vic is unreserved, so your ticket won't have a seat number and you can sit where you fancy. Every seat has a great view, there are no pillars or obstructions and you'll never be more than seven rows away from the action. So take your time, enjoy a drink or the company of friends and don't worry about queuing to get in. We are happy to reserve you a seat or provide assistance if you have access requirements. Please let us know in advance of your visit and we'll do what we can to help.
- Access description: There is an automated set of doors with release button to the right at the front of the theatre. A lift rises to the next level (at the back of the bar space) There are some steps within the auditorium but these differ with each show. Seats can be reserved to meet varying needs.
- Guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are not allowed in the auditorium but can be left with front of hous staff who are happy to dog-sit.
- Wheelchairs: Wheelchair and transfer seating available on request, please call in advance.
- Bars: The Cut serves core classics and inspired specials. On two levels, in a generous, open and comfortable space which includes an outside terrace, The Cut is a vibrant hub within the Young Vic. Open for breakfast, lunch, early dinner, pre- and post- theatre food and drink.
- Legroom: Access guides and talking programmes are available on request. Touch tours are available 90min before Audio Described performances.
