Full cast revealed for 'Arcadia' at The Old Vic
This is the first time Arcadia has been performed at the London venue, having premiered at the National Theatre in 1993.
Summary
- This is the first time Arcadia has been performed at The Old Vic
- Playwright Tom Stoppard passed away at the end of November
- The cast includes Seamus Dillane and Isis Hainsworth
The full cast has been revealed for Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia at The Old Vic in London. Performances begin at the venue on 24 January 2026, running through 21 March, and the show forms part of Matthew Warchus’s final season as artistic director.
This is the first time Arcadia has been performed at the London venue, having premiered at the National Theatre in 1993. Stoppard passed away on 29 November this year.
The full cast includes Gabriel Akuwudike as Richard Noakes, Fiona Button as Lady Croom, Angus Cooper as Valentine Coverly, Seamus Dillane as Septimus Hodge, Leila Farzad as Hannah Jarvis, Tim Frances as Jellaby, Holly Godliman as Chloë Coverly, Isis Hainsworth as Thomasina Coverly, William Lawlor as Gus Coverly/ Augustus Coverly, Colin Mace as Captain Brice, RN, Prasanna Puwanarajah as Bernard Nightingale and Matthew Steer as Ezra Chater.
They are joined by understudies David Buttle, Keziah Hayes, George Lorimer and Lizzie Schenk.
Spanning two time periods, 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.
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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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