'Arcadia' to be revived at The Old Vic
Arcadia follows brilliant young student Thomasina Coverly and her tutor Septimus Hodge as they explore mathematics, science, and love, as well as the present-day academics researching those who once lived in the house.
Summary
- Arcadia will be performed for the first time at The Old Vic in London
- The play spans two time periods
- Arcadia is part of Matthew Warchus’s final season at the London venue
Director Carrie Cracknell will make her Old Vic debut with Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia. The production will appear as part of Artistic Director Matthew Warchus’s final season at the London venue. Performances run from 24 January to 21 March 2026.
The play premiered at the National Theatre in 1993, and spans two time periods: the early 19th century and the present day. It follows brilliant young student Thomasina Coverly and her tutor Septimus Hodge as they explore mathematics, science, and love, as well as the present-day academics researching those who once lived in the house. This will be the first time Arcadia has been performed at The Old Vic.
Cracknell said: ‘Tom Stoppard’s greatest play is a dazzling meditation on our endless search for understanding — of ourselves, of history and of the patterns that connect everything from mathematics to desire. In an age overflowing with cheap information but hungry for wisdom, Arcadia feels more prescient than ever. Its wit, beauty and curiosity remind us that the pursuit of knowledge is a deeply human joy.’
Warchus said, ‘On any list of the greatest plays ever written, Tom Stoppard’s dazzling Arcadia would surely feature prominently. What a pleasure to be welcoming the wonderful Carrie Cracknell to direct this ingenious and frisky masterpiece.’
The creative team also includes Set Design by Alex Eales, Costume Design by Suzanne Cave, Lighting by Guy Hoare, Sound by Donato Wharton, Movement by Ira Mandela Siobhan, and Composer Stuart Earl.
Casting is yet to be announced.
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Photo credit: Tom Stoppard. (Photo by Manuel Harlan)
Frequently asked questions
What is Arcadia about?
Be thrust into a Derbyshire country home in Tom Stoppard’s masterpiece, Arcadia, This dazzling reimagining is directed by filmmaker and theatre director Carrie Cracknell (The Grapes of Wrath) at The Old Vic.
Where is Arcadia playing?
Arcadia is playing at The Old Vic. The theatre is located at 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB.
How long is Arcadia?
The running time of Arcadia is 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 Interval.
How do you book tickets for Arcadia?
Book tickets for Arcadia on London Theatre.
What's the age requirement for Arcadia?
The recommended age for Arcadia is Ages 14+..
Who wrote Arcadia?
Tom Stoppard wrote the play.
Who directed Arcadia?
Carrie Cracknell is the director.
Is Arcadia appropriate for kids?
This show is best suited for those 14 years of age and older, as it contains sexual references and onstage smoking of herbal cigarettes.
Is Arcadia good?
Arcadia is widely regarded as Tom Stoppard’s most beloved and thrilling show, and this revival by director Carrie Cracknell gives it the warmth and elegance it so deserves. It’s witty and incredibly ambitious, and promises to be a lovely night at the theatre.
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