24 Hour Plays: Old Vic New Voices

Sunday 26 July 2009 7.30pm

See the freshest theatrical talent at one of London's most historic theatres, in one extraordinary evening.

Following a rigorous audition process, a selection of the best young writers, directors, actors and producers of the future will gather at the Old Vic Theatre for one unique event. A company of fifty 18-25 year olds will produce seven new plays in just 24 hours. Raw talent, brazen ambition and sheer determination will result in an evening that is tipped to be the fastest-paced theatrical experience of the year.

Tickets £10 & £20

Book your tickets now on 0870 060 6628

This riveting event has been wowing audiences for the last three years and has launched over 150 careers with many of them securing agents, West End contracts, TV roles and commissions.

How it works

The final company of 51 (Made up of 30 actors, 7 writers, 7 producers and 7 directors) create seven brand new plays in just 24 hours and this is how we do it.

Saturday evening/early morning
10.00pm: All 51 arrive at The Old Vic for introductions and drinks
11.00pm: The 7 playwrights are whisked away to a secret location along with 3 of the producers
11.30pm to 6.00am: 7 brand new plays are written, playwrights go to bed for a couple of hours

Sunday morning
6.00am to 7.00am: All 7 scripts are delivered and photocopied
7.30am: Directors arrive and scripts are allocated by the producers
8.30am: Actors arrive, and are allocated parts a director, a producer and rehearsal space
9.30am-6.30pm: Plays are rehearsed and teched
7.00pm: House opens...