Damian Lewis and Milly Alcock to star in Henry V and Julie at the Old Vic
Damian Lewis and Milly Alcock will lead new productions as the theatre launches a ticket scheme for under-30s.
- The Old Vic announced the first four shows of Artistic Director Rupert Goold's inaugural season, featuring stars Damian Lewis, Milly Alcock, and Arinze Kene in a mix of classical and contemporary productions.
- Artistic Director Rupert Goold, formerly of the Almeida Theatre, takes the helm at the Southbank venue following Matthew Warchus, aiming to blend classical theatre, European repertoire, and musical revivals.
- Damian Lewis stars as Henry V beginning in January, Milly Alcock plays Julie in April, followed by the musical Assassins in June, and Arinze Kene performs Kohlhaas in August.
- The theatre will launch Old Vic New Rush, offering £20 front row tickets for people under 30 during previews, with general sales opening at noon on November 16.
- Beyond the main stage, 2027 will introduce programming in the Greene Studio and continue an ongoing partnership with the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, expanding the venue's international reach.
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Damian Lewis, Milly Alcock & Arinzé Kene Set For Old Vic
The Old Vic in London has set the first four shows in Rupert Goold’s inaugural season as Artistic Director. Damian Lewis (Homeland) will star as Henry V in Goold’s new production of Shakespeare’s play. In April, Milly Alcock (Supergirl) will play the title role in Julie—a contemporary version of August Strindberg’s classic Miss Julie, adapted and directed by Old Vic Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall and originally produced by Internationaal…
The Old Vic announces Rupert Goold’s debut season featuring Henry V, Julie, Assassins and Kohlhaas
The new artistic programme brings Damian Lewis, Milly Alcock and Arinzé Kene to the stage, with director development, an Amsterdam partnership and £20 tickets for under-30s IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The Old Vic has announced the first four shows of Rupert … Read the full press release →
NEWS: Old Vic Theatre Announces New Season
The newly announced season is the first under new Artistic Director Rupert Goold. The Old Vic Theatre has announced details of its latest season which will include musicals and revivals. First on stage for 2027 will be Rupert Goold's production of Henry V, starring Damian Lewis. Running at the theatre from the 26th January until…
Rupert Goold unveils first productions of inaugural Old Vic season, led by Damian Lewis and Milly Alcock - Theatre Weekly
The Old Vic has revealed the opening productions in Rupert Goold’s inaugural season as Artistic Director, with a programme that brings together Shakespeare, contemporary drama, musical theatre and political storytelling
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