Buy Your Tickets To See A Number At The Old Vic In London

The seminal cloning drama from Caryl Churchill is now at The Old Vic Theatre in the West End of London, with two of the most prolific actors at the helm. Since the popular series 'The Walking Dead', Lennie James has become a fan favourite.

The Old Vic Theatre in London sees him appear in the production of 'A Number', a play which is written by Caryl Churchill. A Number is directed by Lyndsey Turner and also has Paapa Essiedu as a lead in the play.

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About A Number

What is A Number about?

The synopsis of the play states that every parent in the world makes mistakes, and Salter (the character played by Lennie James) makes a lot of them. His only child, after 35 years, realises that he is not alone.

The play at the West End is a drama all about the cost of starting again.

Performances will be at an all-time high as the audience will be treated by some of the best actors in the industry. In the story, Salter is challenged by a dilemma; a number of clones of his son, Bernard, all have different personalities.

'A Number' by the playwright Caryl Churchill (written in 2002) has gone on to become the most-performed play by Churchill. The story of the play is quite simple, with performances from heavyweights of the industry.

The play was last performed by Roger Allam and Colin Morgan at the Bridge. Now, Lyndsey Turner adds this show to her list of other Churchill productions like 'Far Away'.

The theme of the play is the welfare of children while also portraying parental abuse and sibling rivalries. The original Royal Court run of the show starred Michael Gambon and Daniel Craig.

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What age is A Number suitable for?

The play is suitable for viewers the age of 14+. Check your booking and your tickets before going. Also, do read the trigger warnings before booking.

How long is A Number?

The runtime has not been announced yet.

Who is in the A Number cast?

Paapa Essiedu plays the sons or the clones. Lennie James plays the middle-aged father, Salter.

Who is the team behind A Number?

Caryl Churchill is the writer; Lyndsey Turner is the director; Es Devlin is the stage designer; Natalie Pryce is on costumes; Oliver Fenwick is on lighting; Donato Wharton is on sound; Joel Trill is on voice, and Alessandra Davison is the Baylis Assistant Director.

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Directions, Venue Info, And Attendee FAQs

Where is A Number in London being performed?

The address is The Old Vic, The Cut, London, SE1 8NB.

How do I get to the Old Vic?

To reach The Old Vic Theatre from the city of London, take the A3212 and A302 to reach your destination in the quickest possible time.

The nearest tube station is Waterloo, which is about one to two minutes from the theatre.

The nearest train station is Waterloo East which is two minutes from the theatre.

Viewers are advised to book their tickets for the theatre prior to commencing their journey.

Where can I park at the Old Vic?

The National Theatre Car Park is the nearest. The other nearest parking is at Waterloo Car Park.

Where are the toilet facilities at the Old Vic?

Gender-neutral toilets have been installed in the theatre recently, with self-selection facilities.

Is the Old Vic accessible?

Waterloo Road entrance is accessible, and it leads to a lift with access to the new accessible Box Office and foyer.

Where can I eat nearby?

Some popular restaurants to try near the area are Penny, Wahaca Waterloo, Oseyo, Crust Bros, and La Barca Ristorante.