Plays

Jitney Tickets

Name: Jitney
Brand: Headout
SKU: 16811
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.78 (51 reviews)

Grab your tickets for August Wilson's Olivier Award-winning play, coming to London's Old Vic Theatre for only one month.

Why Watch Jitney

Set in the Pittsburgh Hill District of 1970s, Jitney explores the delicate relationship between eight men who live, love, and work in a racially segregated post-Vietnam America. Jim Becker and his drivers run the unlicensed Jitney cabs and take the people regular taxis ignore to places regular taxis refuse to go to. As they work to work to heal old wounds, new ones are created with the return of Becker's estranged son amid the city's encroaching plan of urban renewal.

Following a successful run at Leeds Playhouse, Jitney is coming to London's Old Vic Theatre for an extremely limited run. The powerful story comes from the multi-award-winning playwright August Wilson, made all the more impactful by Tinuke Craig's direction and an amazing cast.

Great For

Play Enthusiasts | Modern Classic Lovers | August Wilson Fans

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Know Before You Go

COVID Safety

It is strongly recommended that you take a lateral flow test on the day of your visit. If you receive a positive result we ask that you please do not attend the theatre and contact customer service as soon as possible.
It is strongly recommended and requested that you wear a face mask at all times when at The Old Vic (including for the entirety of the performance) out of respect for other audience members, the companies, and staff.

Show Details

Genre: Play

Duration: 2hr 45mins (including interval)

Audience: 12+

No. of Shows a Week: ~8

Opening Date: 9 Jun 2022

Closing Date: 9 Jul 2022

Theatre Name: Old Vic Theatre

Theatre Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, Accessible performances, Restroom, Bar, Cloakroom

Dress Code: Smart casual

Cast and Creatives

Geoff Aymer as Doub

Leanne Henlon as Rena

Wil Johnson as Becker

Leemore Marrett Jr as Booster

Tony Marshall as Fielding

Writer

August Wilson

Director

Tinuke Craig

Additional Tips

Note that this production includes violence, gun violence and racist language.
Audio-described performance: Fri 1 Jul 2022, 7:30pm (Touch Tour time, 5.30pm).
Captioned performance: Mon 27 Jun 2022, 7:30pm.
Keep in mind, the theater is air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.

My tickets

The ticket can be presented digitally at the entrance on the day of your visit.
Please note most of the theatres do not allow entry post the show start time and we recommend you to reach the venue 10-15 minutes early.

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