Arcadia – Duke of York’s Theatre

Arcadia at Duke of York’s Theatre: A magnificent monument to Tom Stoppard

Carrie Cracknell’s acclaimed production of Arcadia transfers to the Duke of York’s for another dazzling delve into science, history and sex

REVIEW: Arcadia, Duke Of York’s Theatre

This surprisingly lively Tom Stoppard play is given a delightful revival by Carrie Cracknell. (c)Manuel Harlan Featuring mathematics, science, literature and questions surround truth, it would be easy to expect Tom Stoppard's play to be very heavy going yet in Carrie Cracknell's gorgeouly thought out production really enhances the comedy in the script. Spanning across…

Arcadia – Duke of York’s Theatre

Arcadia is a time-shifting play set across two centuries, where we see teenage prodigy Thomasina Coverly living in the early nineteenth century, rapidly thinking beyond her time as she explores mathematics and the natural world. In contrast, the present-day storyline follows Hannah Jarvis as she investigates the life of Lord Byron while staying in the same country house, Sidley Park. The play is highly thought-provoking, raising complex question…

ARCADIA review by thespyinthestalls at Duke of York's Theatre

ARCADIA Duke of York’s Theatre ★★★★★ “fuses science and humanity with dazzling clarity” Following its critically acclaimed, Olivier-nominated Old Vic run, Sir Tom Stoppard’s ‘Arcadia’ makes a historic West End debut on the very day the Duke of York’s Theatre is renamed in his honour. Stoppard fuses science and art into one of the most existential plays ever written – sharp, layered and deeply rewarding, it stays with you long after it ends. Tho…