Duration
Bob Dylan’s timeless songs meet Great Depression drama in Girl from the North Country—an Olivier- and Tony-winning hit back at The Old Vic for 9 weeks only.
- A soul-stirring musical blending Bob Dylan’s iconic hits with Conor McPherson’s (Olivier award-winner) haunting tale set in 1930s America—this isn’t just a jukebox musical, it’s a genre-defying masterpiece.
- With Tony and Olivier Awards under its belt, this global hit returns to The Old Vic after acclaimed runs in London, Broadway, and beyond.
- Themes of hope, survival, and longing take center stage with a 23-member cast and live band.
- Only at The Old Vic Theatre for a strictly limited 9-week run, critics call it “piercingly beautiful”—book your tickets to the Girl from the North Country in London for a night of raw emotion and classic songs.
The story
Duluth, Minnesota. 1934. As the Great Depression grips the nation, a rundown guesthouse becomes a crossroads for drifting souls—each with secrets, scars, and songs. Love simmers, debts loom, and dreams teeter on the edge as the residents confront life’s harsh truths. Book your tickets to the Girl from the North Country in London and witness a story where fate and music collide, but who makes it out when hope wears thin?
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Show details
Categories: Plays, Jukebox, Olivier Winner, Tony Winner, Drama, True Story, Critics' Choice
Audience: Suitable for 14+ yrs
Theater name: Old Vic theatre
Find the best seats in the house with the Old Vic theatre seating plan
Theater facilities: restrooms, bar, cloakroom, cafe, gift shop
Theater accessibility: wheelchair accessible, hearing assistance, access performances, audio description, accessible elevator, sign language interpreters, step-free access
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
- Leading roles: Colin Bates as Gene Laine, Katie Brayben as Elizabeth Laine, Colin Connor as Nick Laine, David Ganly as Mr Burke, Steffan Harri as Elias Burke
- Writer & Director: Conor McPherson
- Music & Lyrics: Bob Dylan
- Set & Costume: Rae Smith
- Orchestrator, Arranger & Musical Supervisor: Simon Hale
- Lighting: Mark Henderson
- Sound: Simon Baker
Additional info
- This show is suitable for ages 14 years and above.
- Audio described: Thursday, August 7, 7:30pm (Touch Tour 5:30pm, Saturday, August 9, 2:30pm (Touch Tour 12:00pm)
- Relaxed (also Audio described, captioned and BSL interpreted): Saturday, August 9, 2:30pm (Touch Tour 12:00pm)
- Captioned: Saturday, August 9, 2:30pm, Monday, August 11, 7:30pm
- British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted: Saturday, August 9, 2:30pm, Friday, August 15, 7:30pm
- Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!
- Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
- You will receive an email with your Invasive Species voucher. No need to print. Please carry a valid Photo Id for identification.
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