Arcadia tickets
About Arcadia
Brilliant minds. Burning hearts. The irresistible pull between chaos and order.
Don’t miss The Old Vic’s ‘must-see’ (The Telegraph) production of Arcadia by Sir Tom
Stoppard as it transfers to the West End this summer following its critically acclaimed
run.
Brought vividly to life by acclaimed director Carrie Cracknell, this elegant, witty and deeply moving new production of Arcadia is ‘a fitting tribute to Tom Stoppard’s genius’ (The Standard).
A dazzling collision of science and romance, Arcadia explores the beauty of curiosity, the ache of lost knowledge and the timeless thrill of discovery.
In a country house, two centuries apart, genius, passion and discipline unfold. In
1809, teenage prodigy, Thomasina Coverly races ahead of her time – exploring mathematics, nature and the unpredictable forces that govern both the universe and the human heart.
In the present day, author Hannah Jarvis investigates a mysterious chapter in the life
of Lord Byron with precision, patience and rigor, determined to resist the pull of
romanticised myth.
As past and present intwine, their questions begin to echo across time: can we ever
truly understand the patterns of life or are we forever poised on the edge of
disorder?
‘Stoppard's Masterpiece makes a dazzling return to the stage’ (The Telegraph), opening at the Duke of York's Theatre, which is being newly renovated into the round especially for this production, from 20 June, for a strictly limited 12-week run.
Run time
2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
20th June, 2026
End date
12th September, 2026
“Witty, intellectual theatre that rewards your full attention”
A Cerebral Dance Through Time and Ideas
Tom Stoppard's Arcadia weaves together two timelines in the same country house, exploring the collision of science, poetry, love and academic ambition. Audiences consistently praise the exceptional en...
What It Feels Like
- Thought-provoking
- Intellectually stimulating
- Deeply moving
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy plays that challenge your mind with big ideas
- You appreciate sharp wit and beautifully crafted dialogue
- You're fascinated by the interplay of science, history and human emotion
Such a thought-provoking beautiful piece
Interesting clever and witty shifting between the 19th century and present day
The staging was especially interesting. We were sitting on stage and, although the seats were not very comfortable, we were truly engrossed in the performance. The first act was very long and intellectually intense so hard to follow, but it's worth going through for the second act where the story truly builds on and starts discussing very philosophical themes. The set is very minimal but the costumes are stunning. The show was really excellent, but it takes some focus to get through it. We were also attending with people who were not fully fluent in English and struggled to understand, it's worth noting for non-native speakers.
Arcadia cast and creative team
By: Tom Stoppard
Director: Carrie Cracknell
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 29, 176; (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Strand) 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car park: Chinatown (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Take Charing Cross Road to St Martin’s Court, head down until the end and then take a right onto St Martin’s Lane until you reach the theatre on your right.
Tickets
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