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Owned

‘There are no commitments, only bargains.’

Annie is an actress, Henry is a playwright, and fiction is the backdrop to life. Hardly a recipe for a faithful marriage, especially when it started as an affair.


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*The Real Thing*, one of Tom Stoppard's most popular plays, returns to the London stage at the Old Vic Theatre. Book *The Real Thing* tickets on London Theatre. 

*The Real Thing* in London stars James McArdle (*Mare of Easttown, The Tragedy of Macbeth*) as Henry and Bel Powley (*A Small Light, The Morning Show*) as Annie. The exceptional cast also includes Oliver Johnstone, Susan Wokoma, Daniel Baskharoun, Peter Eastland, Oyin Orija, Rilwan Abiola Owokoniran, Karise Yansen, as well as Jack Ambrose and Mahaila Palmer in their professional debuts. 

Through a play within a play and numerous layers of fact and fiction, the comedy explores themes of love, infidelity, and reality versus appearance. The show tells the story of Annie, an actress, and Henry, a married playwright who have fallen in love. But can a relationship with a deceptive beginning last? 

*The Real Thing* is a play that has a fantastic creative team, including Tony and Olivier-winning director Max Webster (*Life of Pi*), Olivier-winning set & costume designer Peter McKintosh (*Crazy For You*), lighting designer Richard Howell (*Passing Strange*), and sound designer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite (*Bloody Elle*). 

In a statement, Webster said, "*The Real Thing* has always been one of my favorite plays, and it's a great honor to be directing it at one of my favorite theatres, The Old Vic, with this extraordinary cast." 

This show premiered in 1982 in London and won the Evening Standard Award for Best Play. Since then, *The Real Thing* has been the subject of numerous successful revivals, including in 1984, when it won a Tony Award for Best Play, and in 2000, when it won a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. 

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*The Real Thing*, Tom Stoppard’s comedy of love and infidelity, returns to the London stage in an exciting new revival starring James McArdle (*Mare of Easttown, The Tragedy of Macbeth*) and Bel Powley (*A Small Light, The Morning Show*). 


*The Real Thing* in London has an exceptional creative team with Tony and Olivier-winning director Max Webster (*Life of Pi*) at the helm. In a statement, Webster said, "*The Real Thing* has always been one of my favorite plays, and it's a great honor to be directing it at one of my favorite theatres, The Old Vic, with this extraordinary cast." 

The creative team also includes lighting designer Richard Howell (*Passing Strange*), sound designer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite (*Bloody Elle*), and Olivier-winning set ahd costume designer Peter McKintosh (*Crazy For You*). 

*The Real Thing* is a play that premiered in London in 1982; it was an instant success, winning an Evening Standard Award for Best Play. There have been numerous stagings in London and New York since then, including in 1984 when it won a Tony Award for Best Play and in 2000 when it won a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. 

## What to watch for 

- Two cast members, Jack Ambrose and Mahaila Palmer, are making their professional debuts in *The Real Thing*. 
- Art critic Michael Billington has written that *The Real Thing* is one of the [101 greatest plays](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/sep/02/michael-billington-101-greatest-plays). 
- The original West End production of *The Real Thing* starred Roger Rees and Felicity Kendal.
- The original Broadway performances starred Glenn Close and Jeremy Irons, who both won Tony Awards for their roles. Christine Baranski, who played Charlotte, also won a Tony Award. 


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Tom Stoppard’s, *The Real Thing*, returns to the London stage starring James McArdle (*Mare of Easttown, The Tragedy of Macbeth*) and Bel Powley *(A Small Light, The Morning Show*) as the married playwright and actress who fall in love.

Oliver Johnstone is starring in *The Real Thing* at The Old Vic until 26 October. 

Johnstone has starred in films like *Total Recall* and *The Inbetweeners 2*. 

He has also appeared in *Antigone*, *Henry V*, and *Cat on a Hot Tin Roof*. 

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Bel Powley is starring in *The Real Thing* at The Old Vic until 26 October. 

Powley is known for her roles in AppleTV+'s *the Morning Show* and the film *The Diary of a Teenage Girl*. 

She has appeared previously on the stage in *Tusk Tusk* at the Royal Court Theatre in 2009, *Arcadia* a the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, and *Lobby Hero* at the Haynes Theatre. 

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Susan Wokoma is starring in *The Real Thing* at The Old Vic until 26 October. 

Wokoma is known for her roles in *Enola Holmes* and TV's *Chewing Gum*.

She played Bottom in Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's production of *A Midsummer Night's Dream*. 

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James McArdle is starring in *The Real Thing* at The Old Vic until 26 October. 

McArdle is known for his roles in TV's *Mare of Easttown* and Disney+'s *Andor*. 

He has previously appeared in the West End in The Globe's 2010 production of *Macbeth*, and *Emperor and Galilean*, as well as *Angels in America*. He returned to the Scottish play in the title role with Saoirse Ronan in Almeida Theatre's *The Tragedy of Macbeth*. 

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‘I am not your punch bag! I am a Member of Parliament!’ 

An MP with an instinct for compassion. An ex-serviceman with a life in free fall. And a parliamentary protection officer who’s having none of it.  

The Old Vic is amongst London's most revered theatre venues, situated in the heart of the bustling city. Founded in 1818, this prestigious establishment continues to attract audiences with its dynamic array of world-renowned plays, ballets, operas and pantomimes. With a seating capacity of over 1,000, the richly decorated auditorium offers an immersive and intimate experience for all spectators. The Old Vic's enchanting neoclassical exterior and swirling marble foyers take you back in time, while its state-of-the-art sound and lighting system provide a modern and truly spectacular performance environment. Its stellar shows often star internationally acclaimed actors and directors. Over its 200-year legacy, the venue has been the home for breakthrough performances and debuts of some of the greatest plays in theatre history. 

**How to get to the Old Vic Theatre:** The Old Vic is conveniently located near multiple transport links. The nearest underground station is Waterloo, served by the Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee, and Waterloo & City lines. The theatre is only a short 4-minute walk away. Bus routes 1, 68, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188 serve the area around the theatre. If you are driving, the nearest car park is the Waterloo Car Park located on York Road.

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The Old Vic, originally named the Royal Coburg Theatre, was designed in 1818 by Rudolph Cabanel. Its name was later changed to the Royal Victoria Theatre, then the Royal Victoria Hall, before it took on its nickname of 'The Old Vic' as its official name in 1925. 

The Old Vic has housed acclaimed performances with such celebrated actors as John Gielgud’s *Hamlet*, Laurence Olivier’s *Macbeth* and *Othello* in 1937, and Judi Dench’s Juliet in *Romeo and Juliet*, which was privately performed for The Queen in 1957.

In 1963, the Old Vic became the home base of the [National Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/national-theatre) of Great Britain during its formation under Laurence Olivier. The theatre continued to host the National Theatre until the move to South Bank in 1976. 

There are two entrances to the Old Vic: one on The Cut and the other on Waterloo Road, which is an accessible entrance. In 2019, 'Penny', an accessible basement cafe and bar was opened, offering drinks, sandwiches and snacks. 

## Old Vic Seating Information

The auditorium has three levels - Stalls, Dress Circle, and the Lilian Baylis Circle.

Despite the Dress Circle overhang, this doesn’t affect the view due to pillars. There is also a staggered rake that will be noticeable from row J to allow better viewing.

The Lilian Baylis Circle is high above the ground and overhangs the Dress Circle at row C meaning row E will miss the top of the stage. There are also standing seats available at the sides of this circle.

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Originally named Royal Coburg Theatre, The Old Vic was founded in 1818. It's been home to acclaimed performances and was the base of the National Theatre of Great Britain from 1963 to 1976.

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The Old Vic is a historic theatre in London known for world-class performances. It's conveniently accessible via Waterloo station and local bus routes.

Bel Powley's past shows