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Conor McPherson returns to The Old Vic with his captivating new play.

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Performance Dates

10 April - 14 June 2025

Run time: 2hrs 30mins

Includes interval

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The Brightening Air Tickets

Conor McPherson is returning to The Old Vic with the World Premiere of his new play, The Brightening Air. Starring Chris O'Dowd (The IT Crowd, Bridesmaids), the play is set in Ireland in the 1980s and explores the themes of fate, family, and unseen forces. Following the success of the multi-award-winning Girl from the North Country in 2017, audiences can expect McPherson’s return to The Old Vic to delve into the complex dynamics of family relationships. Book your tickets for the captivating new production, which will have its West End debut at The Old Vic for a limited run in 2025.

About The Brightening Air

How much of living is really just forgetting?

The show tells the story about a brother and sister, Stephen and Billie. For many, the family home is more than just a building; it can be a destination of pilgrimage, an inheritance. However, for the siblings, the family home is all they have. While they’re mucking along in their decaying farmhouse, they seem to be doing just fine. Until things take an unexpected turn with the arrival of an ex-clergyman uncle with an unscrupulous plan, a sister-in-law seeking a miracle, and a prodigal brother hell-bent on trouble. Filled with humor, heart-wrenching scenes, and a breathtaking storyline, it will have audiences in awe of Conor McPherson’s power to bring magic to life on stage.

Facts and Critical Acclaim

  • Conor McPherson has had a highly successful career as a playwright, winning multiple awards. These include the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play for “The Weir” in 1999, the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play for “The Night Alive” in 2014, and the Critics’ Circle Theatre Award for Most Promising Playwright for “The Weir” in 1998.
  • Considered one of the best contemporary Irish playwrights, Conor McPherson plays have been successful in both the West End and Broadway. His bestselling plays include The Weir, Shining City, and Girl From the North Country.

The Brightening Air Cast

Main cast

  • Chris O'Dowd
  • Brian Gleeson
  • Rosie Sheehy
  • Seán McGinley
  • Hannah Morrish
  • Derbhle Crotty
  • Eimhin Fitzgerald Doherty
  • Aisling Kearns

The Brightening Air Creatives

  • Writer & Director - Conor McPherson
  • Set & Costume - Rae Smith
  • Lighting - Mark Henderson
  • Sound - Gregory Clarke
  • Movement & Intimacy - Lucy Hind
  • Casting - Serena Hill CDG
  • Voice - Charlie Hughes-D’Aeth
Die aufhellende Luft Das alte Vic London – Foto von Manuel Harlan
Die aufhellende Luft Das alte Vic London – Foto von Manuel Harlan

Access

Audio described: Fri 30 May, 7.30pm (Touch Tour 5.30pm) Relaxed (also audio described, captioned and BSL interpreted): Sat 31 May, 2.30pm Captioned: Mon 02 Jun, 2.30pm British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted: Fri 06 Jun, 7.30pm

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Die besten Sitzplätze und Sitzordnung des Old Vic

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Die besten Sitzplätze und Sitzordnung des Old Vic

The Old Vic – Beste Sitzplätze und Sitzordnung

Das Old Vic eröffnete vor etwa 200 Jahren erstmals und hat im Laufe der Jahre viele Identitäten angenommen. Das Theater begann als Opernhaus, das später zum Heimat großartiger Schauspiel-, Tanz- und Musikaufführungen wurde. Viele großartige Schauspieler wie Judi Dench, Michael Gambon und Maggie Smith haben hier erstmals ihren Namen gemacht, und viele andere, darunter Ralph Richardson, Laurence Olivier, sind hier aufgetreten.

Was sind die besten Plätze im Old Vic Theatre?

Die Stalls sind perfekt, um die Show aus nächster Nähe zu betrachten, man ist direkt in der Nähe aller Aktionen und hat ein großartiges Erlebnis auf diesen Sitzplätzen, insbesondere in den Reihen G bis M, das ist die perfekte Balance und weder zu nah noch zu weit entfernt.

Der Dress Circle bietet die ultimative Aussicht, besonders in den ersten Reihen, da man so ein wirklich intimes Gefühl mit der Show hat und im Dress Circle ein voll fesselndes Erlebnis haben kann.

Schließlich bietet der Lilian Baylis Circle, Reihen C-E, die besten Aussichtspunkte für diesen Abschnitt, der hintere Teil dieses Abschnitts bietet niedrigere Preise und eine gute Sicht auf die Bühne.

Der Sitzplan des Old Vic

2 Apr, 2025 | By Kady Whelan

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