CARE tickets
About CARE
Don’t miss CARE, Alexander Zeldin’s moving new production about old age, grief, and the loneliness associated with transitioning into our elder years. Book CARE tickets on TodayTix.
CARE is a play moving around a grandmother who takes a hard fall and is thus transitioned into a care home for the elderly, a place she never wanted to be. However, her daughter is under immense pressure, raising two grieving sons who never seem to stop fighting, and the family is struggling to know what is coming next for them. Inside the care home, Grandmother finds herself surrounded by other elderly residents who miss their homes and familiar comforts.
Written and directed by Alexander Zeldin, CARE follows the painful and, at times, humorous realities of what it means to get older and to naturally depend on the help of others. After his acclaimed Inequalities trilogy, Zeldin makes a Young Vic debut with this beautiful play about an utterly human topic: the cycle of life.
Relaxed:
- Saturday, 4th July, 2:30pm (with captions)
Captioned:
- Wednesday, 10th June, 7:30pm
BSL:
- Wednesday, 1st July, 2:30pm
Run time
2hr 10min. No interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
11th May, 2026
End date
11th July, 2026
CARE cast and creative team
By: Alexander Zeldin
Director: Alexander Zeldin
Sets: Rosanna Vize
Costumes: Natasha Jenkins
Lighting: James Farncombe
Sound: Josh Anio Grigg
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: Pocock Street (Stop V) 40, 63
Car park: National Car Park Ltd
More information about CARE
Alexander Zeldin’s work often focuses on very human stories of individuals experiencing everyday difficulties, and CARE very much fits that theme, with a story set in an elderly care home.
The cast for CARE in London includes Linda Bassett as Joan, Rosie Cavaliero as Lynn, Richard Durden as John, Hayley Carmichael as Simone, Aoife Gaston as Fanta, Llewella Gideon as Hazel, William Lawlor as Laurie, and Ethan Mahony and Charlie Webb sharing the role of Robbie. Alongside this formidable cast is the creative team, including set design by Rosanna Vize, costume design by Natasha Jenkins, lighting design by James Farncombe, and sound design by Josh Anio Grigg.
Zeldin is both the writer and director of this production. With its focus on care and the ordinariness of suffering and loneliness, CARE presents the audience with a question: Are we thinking enough about our most vulnerable community and family members?
What to watch for
-CARE was inspired by Zeldin’s own visit to his grandmother at her care home.
- This production was based on Zeldin’s French play, Une Mort Dans la Famille.
- Zeldin wrote a play in 2016 titled LOVE, exploring the lives of those experiencing a temporary homeless shelter.
- Zeldin was given the honour of being appointed a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
What is CARE about?
Don’t miss CARE, Alexander Zeldin’s moving play about a grandmother and her struggling family, it explores the intimate moments of connection that can be found within herself and the care home.
Which theatre is CARE at?
CARE is at London's Young Vic (Main House), which is located at 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ.
How do you get tickets for CARE?
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What is the running time of CARE?
CARE runs for 2hr 10min. No interval.
What is the age recommendation for CARE?
Ages 14+.
How much are tickets for CARE?
CARE tickets start at £28.
Who wrote CARE?
Alexander Zeldin wrote the play.
Who directed CARE?
Alexander Zeldin is the director.
Is CARE appropriate for kids?
This production is best suited for those ages 14+. This production also contains depictions of old age and death, including those of family members. Strong language is used in this show, and themes of elder abuse and age discrimination, violence, and issues relating to food and eating are included.
Is CARE good?
CARE is a very compelling night at the theatre, drawing audiences in with its intimacy and timeless theme of caring for loved ones in their old age. Alexander Zeldin’s work is known for its close attention to ordinary life experiences, and CARE is no different. It’s a very intriguing exploration of the experiences of our loved ones as they near the last chapter of their lives.
