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A ground-breaking play by Arthur Miller will be opening in the Old Vic.

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Suitable for ages 11+

Performance dates

4 February - 30 March 2019.

Run time 3hr 10mins (incl. interval 20mins)

Includes interval

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In an American society governed by race and class, we meet the Baum family as they navigate the aftermath of an unprecedented financial crisis. The world pulses with a soundtrack fusing 1920s swing and jazz with a fiercely contemporary sound, creating a backdrop that spans a vast horizon from choking high rises to rural heartlands.

Special notes

Captioned performances: Friday 15 Feb, 7.30pm, Friday 22 Feb, 7.30pm, Friday 1 Mar, 7.30pm, Monday 11 Mar, 7.30pm, Friday 22 Mar, 7.30pm, Friday 29 Mar, 7.30pm

Access

There will be a Captioned performances Fridays 12 February, 22 February, 1 March, 22 March and 29 March at 7.30pm as well as Monday 11 March, 7.30pm and an Audio Described performance Monday 25 March 7.30pm

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Latest The American Clock News

Giles Terera drops out of upcoming Old Vic play, The American Clock, while Clarke Peters and Sule Rimi join cast

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Giles Terera drops out of upcoming Old Vic play, The American Clock, while Clarke Peters and Sule Rimi join cast

Former Hamilton star Giles Terera has announced his withdrawal from the roles of Robertson, Moe 3 and Taylor in the upcoming Old Vic Theatre production of The American Clock. Citing ‘personal reasons,’ the actor will now be replaced by Clarke Peters from HBO’s The Wire and later by Sule Rimi (Sweat at the Donmar Warehouse). Rachel Chavkin’s highly anticipated revival of Arthur Miller's The American Clock opens at The Old Vic on 4 February 2019.

22 Jan, 2019 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

Hamilton star Giles Terera to join cast of The American Clock at the Old Vic Theatre

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Hamilton star Giles Terera to join cast of The American Clock at the Old Vic Theatre

It has just been announced that award-winning actor Giles Terera is set to star in Arthur Miller’s groundbreaking new play, The American Clock, which opens on 9 February 2019 at the Old Vic Theatre as part of the venue’s highly acclaimed fourth season with Matthew Warchus as Artistic Director.

14 Dec, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

Casting announced for The Old Vic production of The American Clock

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Casting announced for The Old Vic production of The American Clock

Casting has been announced for the new Old Vic production of Arthur Miller’s The American ClockThe highly anticipated new show opens on 4 February 2019.

13 Nov, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels