August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean tickets
About August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean
"'I can’t wait. I have to see you now. They say you can help me. They say you wash souls.’"
Pittsburgh 1904, young Citizen Barlow is restless and camped outside Aunt Ester’s house, desperate for her help. She is said to be 285 years old, a sage and healer of the Hill District community, where slavery and the South are still in living memory.
But the merciless sheriff Caesar is circling, feared for his ruthless reputation. Can Citizen be saved before his past catches up with him?
Following her critically acclaimed production of King Hedley II, Young Vic Artistic Director Nadia Fall directs August Wilson’s moving exploration of resistance, redemption, and the enduring search for freedom.
Audio Described:
- Wednesday, 23rd June, 1:30pm (Touch Tour at 12pm)
- Wednesday, 7th July, 7pm (Touch Tour at 5.30pm)
BSL Interpreted:
- Wednesday, 16th June, 7pm
- Saturday, 26th June, 1:30pm
Captioned:
- Thursday, 17th June, 7pm
- Saturday, 3rd July, 1:30pm (also Relaxed)
Relaxed:
- Thursday, 24th June, 7pm
- Saturday, 3rd July, 1:30pm (also Captioned)
Run time
2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
Categories
Plays, Off West End
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
24th May, 2027
End date
17th July, 2027
Important information
Contains racism and racial violence, slavery, physical violence and assault, death and murder, suicide, strong language, sexual references, alcohol.
August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean cast and creative team
By: August Wilson
Director: Nadia Fall
Venue
Young Vic (Main House)
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: Pocock Street (Stop V) 40, 63
Car park: National Car Park Ltd
Show schedule
| Day of week | Evening |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean about?
Pittsburgh 1904, young Citizen Barlow is restless and camped outside Aunt Ester’s house, desperate for her help. She is said to be 285 years old, a sage and healer of the Hill District community, where slavery and the South are still in living memory.
But the merciless sheriff Caesar is circling, feared for his ruthless reputation. Can Citizen be saved before his past catches up with him?
What is the length of August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean?
August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean is 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
Where is August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean?
Young Vic (Main House).
What's the price for August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean tickets?
The price for tickets to August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean starts at £24.
How old do children need to be to see August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean?
Ages 12+.
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