14 Sep 2010
The Young Vic has a history of staging productions with the help of the local community. The Human Comedy continues that tradition by employing the singing talents of around 100 people who form a Greek chorus for this funny, sad, touching musical. Read more
The Young Vic launches its 40th anniversary season with The Human Comedy, a musical featuring a cast of more than 100.
The Human Comedy is set in a small town in southern California during World War Two. Young homer is a telegram delivery boy carrying messages of love, joy and the sorrows of war. His mother prays for the safe return of his brother from the front line. His sister dreams that she too could fight for her country.
With a score including swing, gospel, folk and pop, The Human Comedy is a timeless tale of heroism that celebrates the healing power of community and the unifying spirit of song.
The Human Comedy features music by Galt McDermot, who is best known for ground-breaking
A tale of heroism that celebrates the healing power of community and the unifying spirit of song, The Human Comedy is based on William Saroyan’s 1943 novel of the same name.
For more about The Human Comedy read the First Night Feature.
show times: Mon 19:00, Tue-Sat 19:30, Mat Sat 14:30
ticket prices: £20
duration: 2h20
By Miranda Yates on Wed 15 Sep at 19:03, tickets £20 T: 020 7922 2922
E: boxoffice@youngvic.org
cast: Tomm Coles, Brenda Edwards, Jordi Fray, Sarah Harlington, Helen Hobson, Kate Marlais, Terel Nugents, Tom Robertson, Jo Servi, Jos Slovick, Tony Stansfield, Theo Stevenson, Chris Storr
director: John Fulljames
music by: Galt McDermot
book By: William Dumaresq
sound: Fergus O’Hare
lighting designer: Bruno Poet
designer: Jon Bausor
producer: A Young Vic / The Opera Group co-production with Watford Palace Theatre
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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: 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.
legroom: Access guides and talking programmes are available on request. Touch tours are available 90min before Audio Described performances.
The Human Comedy at the Young Vic (Photo: Keith Pattison)
