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 at the Duke of York’s Theatre this summer following its critically acclaimed run.
Brilliant minds. Burning hearts. The irresistible pull between chaos and order.
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.
‘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.
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Please note the following access performances: Sat 17 Aug 2026, 7:00PM – BSL Performance
What is Arcadia about?
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?
Ticket Information
Tickets available for performances from 20 Jun – 12 Sep 2026
Show Information
Age recommendation: 14+
Access performances: Sat 17 Aug 2026, 7:00PM – BSL Performance
Running Time
TBC
Cast & Creatives
Sir Tom Stoppard (Writer), Carrie Cracknell (Director).
Nikki Amuka-Bird (Hannah Jarvis), Oliver Chris (Bernard Nightingale), Aaron Anthony (Richard Noakes), David Buttle (Captain Brice), Matthew Doswell (Gus Coverly / Augustus Coverly), Yolanda Kettle (Lady Croom), Angus Cooper (Valentine Coverly), Seamus Dillane (Septimus Hodge), Tim Frances (Jellaby), Holly Godliman (Chloë Coverly), Isis Hainsworth (Thomasina Coverly), Matthew Steer (Ezra Chater), Alex Britt (Understudy), Peta Cornish (Understudy), Keziah Hayes (Understudy)
Named in 1894 for King George V, the Duke of York’s Theatre was originally called Trafalgar Square Theatre. It often features transfers from Off West End theatres like the Almedia Theatre (The Doctor) or the Kiln Theatre (The Son).