15 May 2008
The world of the Szechuan slums engulfs the audience as, through Miriam Buether’s design, the Young Vic has once again been transformed to accommodate a new production. Read more
Age: General
Genre: Musical
Sub Genre: Music Theatre
Brecht is back at the Young Vic in this muscular new translation by David Harrower.
The gods visit Earth. Shen Te, a good-hearted prostitute, gives them shelter. They reward her with money. She opens a tobacco shop. But how can good people be good in a world full of want and cruelty?
For more information read our First Night Feature.
show times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Wed & Sat 14:30
ticket prices: £22.50
captioned performance: By in-house on Tue 10 Jun at 19:30 T: 020 7922 2922 E: info@youngvic.org
audio described performance: By in-house on Sat 21 Jun at 14:30 (touch tour 13:00) T: 020 7922 2922 E: info@youngvic.org
cast: Jane Horrocks
translated by: David Harrower
director: Richard Jones
set designer: Miriam Buether
lighting designer: Paule Constable
costume: Nicky Gillibrand
producer: Young Vic
map: View Map
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
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 Good Soul Of Szechuan
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