A Face in the Crowd

Young Vic - Main House

Available to 9 November 2024

Book now from £25.00

Book A Face in the Crowd tickets for one of the best new musicals in London

Tuesday 10th September - Saturday 9th November 2024 - For a limited time only!

"You gotta keep him here, Miss Jeffries.

He's the goose who laid the golden egg..."

When Marcia Jeffries, an experienced local radio producer, interviews drunken drifter known as 'Lonesome Rhodes' in his lonesome jail cell, she sees more than just a prisoner... she sees potential. 

After offering him a slot on her local radio show, she begins to notice that she's taken on more than she can handle, and things are rapidly going out of control. 

Lonesome's fans are growing more clamorous, and the politicians are starting to notice. 

With original music by award-winning Elvis Costello

Marcia finds herself in the middle of a controversial situation, as she dives headfirst into the world of celebrity and investigates whether celebrities should be elevated to positions of unchecked power. 

Featuring original songs by Grammy award-winning Elvis Costello, artistic direction from Kwame Kwei-Armah and scripts written by Sarah Ruhl, book tickets now to enjoy the world premiere of a Hollywood classic!

How to find us

Address: The Young Vic, 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ

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  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible

Yes, performances of A Face in the Crowd are wheelchair accessible. There are also a handful of accessible showings. 

  • BSL Performance: Tue 15 Oct, 7.30pm 
  • Captioned Performances: Thu 26 Sep, 7.30pm & Sat 5 Oct, 2.30pm 
  • Relaxed Performances: Sat 19 Oct, 2.30pm & Thu 24 Oct, 7.30pm 
  • Sensory Adapted Performance: Thu 10 Oct, 7.30pm
  • Audio Described Performances: Tues 1 Oct, 7.30pm & Sat 26 Oct, 2.30pm. Free touch tours are available to book on these dates from 1pm for matinees and 6pm for evening performances.

Yes, please be aware that A Face in the Crowd contains the following themes that are unsuitable for children:

  • Sexism and sexual harassment
  • Violence
  • Discussion of racist themes
  • Guns and gunshots
  • References to animal hunting
  • References to war and death

Yes, A Face in the Crowd has an age restriction of strictly 14+.

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