The Old Vic

The Old Vic is a historic theatre in Lambeth, London, known for producing classical drama, including Shakespeare, and for its influence on British theatre.

Royal Coburg Theatre: A London theatre opened in 1818 on the site later occupied by the Old Vic. The Old Vic began in this theatre, whose name honored Prince Leopold and Princess Charlotte.
Old Vic Shakespeare productions: Productions of Shakespeare's plays staged at the Old Vic, especially during its twentieth-century classical repertory era. These productions established Shakespeare as a defining part of the theatre's identity.
Tyrone Guthrie: A British-born theatre director who led major repertory companies in Britain, Canada, and the United States. His directing helped define the Old Vic's ambitious Shakespeare productions in the 1930s.
National Theatre: A publicly funded performing arts institution in London that produces plays in several theatres. The Old Vic's classical tradition helped prepare the ground for a permanent national theatre.
Victoria Theatre: The name adopted by the former Royal Coburg Theatre in 1833. The venue became known as the Victoria Theatre before its later reinvention.
Laurence Olivier: An English actor and director who became a leading figure in Shakespearean theatre and film. His performances at the Old Vic helped define its postwar reputation.
John Burrell: A British theatre director and actor who managed the Old Vic with Laurence Olivier during the 1940s. He co-led the postwar company and directed Olivier's celebrated Richard III.
Bristol Old Vic: A theatre and drama school in Bristol, separate from London's Old Vic. The shared name often obscures their distinct histories and locations.
Emma Cons: An English social reformer who managed the Victoria Theatre from 1880 and founded the Morley Memorial College. Her management established the theatre's educational and socially reforming mission.
Ralph Richardson: An English actor known for stage and screen work, including leadership roles at the Old Vic. His Old Vic performances and artistic leadership strengthened its classical company.

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