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True West
‘Shepard's masterwork. It tells us a truth, as glimpsed by a 37 year old genius.’
New York Post
‘Sam Shepard is contemporary American drama, True West is contemporary America’
The Guardian
‘Shepard’s most accessible play. Scaldingly funny’
Variety
Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) and Johnny Flynn (Beast, Genius) star as warring brothers Austin and Lee in the West End Premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winner Sam Shepard’s ferociously funny, modern classic, True West.
Austin is working on a movie script that he has sold to producer Saul Kimmer when Lee stumbles back in to his life. Never content to watch from the sidelines he pitches his own idea to Kimmer, an action which has far reaching consequences...
Set in the searing heat of the Californian desert this critically acclaimed drama pits brother against brother as a family tears itself apart, exposing the cracks in the American Dream.
- Access Information
For Accessibility information please contact 0330 333 4815
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges after booking.
- Good To Know
The appearance of any member of cast is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness, or events beyond the producers' control. If in doubt please check with the Box Office before booking.
Performers use herbal cigarettes throughout the performance as part of their characterization.
- How Does It Work
You will receive a booking confirmation email.
If you have chosen to collect at the venues box office, please print the booking confirmation and bring it on the day, a minimum of 30 minutes before the performance start time. You will also need to present the card used to purchase the tickets as valid ID.
If you have chosen E-ticket, you can download your voucher from your booking confirmation. Please print your voucher – it is your ticket of admission. Bring the voucher to the theatre. We recommend you arrive 30 minutes before the show to settle into your seats.
- Suitable For Children
To be confirmed
- Times
23rd November 2018 - 16th February 2019
- Where Do I Go
Vaudeville Theatre, 404 Strand, London WC2R 0NH
Public Transportation
Charing Cross (Northern, Bakerloo lines) Embankment (District, Circle lines)
Bus Routes
1, 4 , 6, 9, 11, 13 , 15, 68, 76, 171, 176, 188
Vaudeville Theatre
Latest customer reviews
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Really enjoy the work of Sam Shephard
22 February 2019
This was essentially a two hander play with a couple of bit parts thrown in - and I have no idea why there was the final scene with the mother - but up until that point I had thoroughly enjoyed the show and the acting. Black humour and sardonic. As I said, couldn't see the point of the final scene, so obviously I was missing something, but an afternoon well spent!
Renee Confirmed ticket purchaser
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20 February 2019
Play was very slow
Jo Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Enjoyed it
19 February 2019
Good performances by Johnny Flynn and Kit Harrington, some very funny moments, really enjoyed Kit's funny streak
Katerina Betsista Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Unreal
16 February 2019
The whole atmosphere and the set of the show really made it clear that Vaudeville hall is the heart of the west end. Seeing talented actors transform and act so naturally was amazing and inspires me as an actor . It was incredible how the actors interacted with the audience after the show as it seemed more down to earth unlike a concert or a normal show.
Hugh Bennett Confirmed ticket purchaser
