10 Oct 2008
Tarell Alvin McCraney scored a critical success with his debut at the Young Vic last year, The Brothers Size, which is now simultaneously revived in the studio while a bigger, altogether bolder production of that play’s prequel, In The Red And Brown Water, consumes the main stage. Read more
A soulful story of early womanhood from lauded American playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Oya is a star athlete. she never feels so right as when she is running. As a girl she has to choose between following her dream and caring for her sick mother. As a woman she is torn between two men and is desperate to bear a child.
McCraney's The Brothers Size received much acclaim when it was staged at the Young Vic in 2007.
This is a European premiere.
For more about In The Red And Brown Water at the Young Vic read the First Night Feature.
show times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Wed & Sat 14:30
ticket prices: £22.50 (previews £15)
captioned performance: By In-house on Sat 18 Oct at 14:30 T: 020 7922 2922 E: boxoffice@youngvic.org
audio described performance: By In-house on Sat 25 Oct at 14:30 T: 020 7922 2922 E: boxoffice@youngvic.org
cast: Adjoa Andoh, Camilla Beeput, Sheri-An Davis, John MacMillan, Cecilia Noble, Javone Prince, Paul Thornley, Ony Uhiara, Ashley Walters, Abram Wilson
director: Walter Meierjohann
lighting designer: Jean Kalman
designer: Miriam Buether
producer: Young Vic
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address: 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: Yes
Access Booking: Tel: 0207 922 2922 EMAIL: boxoffice@youngvic.org
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.
legroom: Access guides and talking programmes are available on request. Touch tours are available 90min before Audio Described performances.
In The Red And Brown Water
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