12 Nov 2008
Hollywood star Josh Hartnett is among the many stars confirmed for this year’s Old Vic 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala, which takes place at the Waterloo venue on 30 November. Read more
The 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala is an annual fundraiser in aid of Old Vic New Voices, a department of the Old Vic dedicated to working with young people, developing emerging talent and building new audiences.
Since 2004 each year a gaggle of well known actors, playwrights and directors get together for this one-off event in which six plays are created, written, rehearsed and performed within 24 hours. This year's 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala is hosted by TV and radio presenter Johnny Vaughan and actor/writer James Corden (Gavin And Stacey) and sees a host of famous names line up to take on the challenge.
Actors already confirmed as taking part include Jenny Agutter, Hugh Bonneville, Hamish Clark, Julia Davis, Martin Freeman, Henry Goodman, Ilan Goodman, Josh Hartnett, David Harewood, Jessica Hynes, Jenny Jules, Dervla Kirwan, Martina Laird, Sally Phillips, Tim Pigott-Smith, Michelle Ryan and Lia Williams.
On the creative side, directors Tamara Harvey, Clare Lizzimore, Anna Mackmin, Jonathan Munby, Josie Rourke team up with writers Amelia Bullmore, Moira Buffini, Maurice Gran and Laurence Marks. Further names are to be announced.
This is a gala performance and tickets should be purchased on the booking number or by emailing twentyfour@oldvictheatre.com
show times: £75-£250
cast: Includes: Jenny Agutter, Hugh Bonneville, Hamish Clark, Julia Davis, Martin Freeman, Henry Goodman, Ilan Goodman, Josh Hartnett, David Harewood, Jessica Hynes, Jenny Jules, Dervla Kirwan, Martina Laird, Sally Phillips, Tim Pigott-Smith, Michelle Ryan and Lia Williams
director: Includes: Tamara Harvey, Clare Lizzimore, Anna Mackmin, Jonathan Munby, Josie Rourke
producer: Old Vic New Voices
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address: The Cut, London, United Kingdom, SE1 8NB
nearest tube: Waterloo (200m)
nearest bus: 1, 68, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 501
nearest train: Waterloo (200m) Take Exit 2 and turn right.
parking: 1 bay for blue badge holders in Webber Street, plus meters. NCP in Coin Street. Nearest taxi pick-up point is at Waterloo station.
air conditioned: Yes
Access Booking:Tel: 0844 871 7677 Fax: 020 7928 4397 Minicom: 0870 060 6641 Online booking form available via www.oldvictheatre.com/access
discounts: Discounts vary with each production.
limited mobility: Boxes or E28, F20, G6, G31, M4, X7 in the Stalls have the most leg room.
access description: There is a ramp from street level into the foyer and the box office is on your right. Handrails are available on either side of the entrance. From the foyer there are seven steps into the Stalls (without handrails). There are 20+ steps to the Dress Circle and a further 20 steps to the Baylis Circle (with handrails). The theatre is open 1 hour before the performance.
hearing impaired: Sennheiser infra-red system. A unit is required to be collected from the cloakroom for a £5 deposit (which will be refunded on return of the unit). 30+ units available, including in-ear types and loop units to be used with the T-setting/switch on hearing aids. Some seats are unsuitable for use with the units, please inform the box office at the time of booking if one is likely to be needed. Induction loop is available at the walk-up box office.
guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are allowed into the auditorium. Alternatively, staff can dog-sit. Pleae inform Box Office at time of booking.
wheelchairs: There is a ramp from street level into the foyer. One wheelchair position in Stalls seat N5, a companion can sit in N6. In the case of a transfer, the wheelchair will be stored in the adapted toilet which is next to the access door and close to the wheelchair position. Please discuss any access needs with the box office at the time of booking.
toilets: There are men’s and women’s off the Pit bar, and 21 steps up from the Lilian Baylis bar.
disabled toilets: Adapted WC on the left inside the side entrance.
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