Local Hero tickets
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Local Hero
‘We’re gonna be rich… filthy dirty rich!’ A wry comedy about a man who sets out to buy a beach, but ends up losing his heart to a village, Bill Forsyth’s magical Local Hero takes to the stage with new music and songs by the legendary Mark Knopfler.
A musical adaptation of the hit 1983 film, Local Hero, adapted by David Greig and Bill Forsyth, directed by John Crowley and with music and lyrics by Mark Knopfler, will come to The Old Vic in June 2020 following its world premiere at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh in 2019.
Book by Bill Forsyth and David Greig. Music and lyrics by Mark Knopfler. Based on the screenplay of the original film, written and directed by Bill Forsyth.
- Access Information
For Accessibility information please contact 0344 871 7628 or email access@oldvictheatre.com
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges after booking.
- How Does It Work
Please print confirmation email and bring along with you to your performance.
- Suitable For Children
Suitable for ages 11+
- Times
18th June 2020 - 22nd August 2020
- Where Do I Go
The Old Vic
The Cut, London
SE1 8NB
By Tube
Three minutes’ walk from Waterloo station, served by the Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Waterloo & City tube lines, as well as the South West national rail line. Exit via EXIT 2 (Waterloo Road) and turn right; The Old Vic is straight ahead of you, approximately 220 steps away.
By Bus
Local routes include 1, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 68, N1, N171 and N68. Visit the TFL website to plan your journey.
