We've been blown away with the brilliant responses to the first few previews of Part 1 & 2 of The Inheritance.
Inspired by the novel 'Howards End' by E.M. Forster, The Inheritance asks what is it like to be a young gay man in New York? This hilarious and profound heart-breaker runs at the Young Vic until 19 May.
See what audiences have been saying on social media and book your tickets now.
You know as a writer when you see a play that says everything you have been trying to say but better and makes you want to throw out everything you’ve ever written. Yeah that. #theinheritance #part1 @youngvictheatre brilliant.
— Philip Dehany (@philipdehany)
#TheInheritance @youngvictheatre ! Part 1.....blew my mind. Prolific writing, genius direction, effortless talent on stage, gripping story, authentic characters...heart breaking. 🌹
— John Falsetto® (@FalsettoJohn)
Syrus Lowe, Kyle Soller & Michael Marcus. Photo by Simon Annand.
Matthew Lopez has written the most beautiful play #TheInheritance @youngvictheatre It sings! As a young uncelebrated playwright he deserves it all.
— Danny Lee Wynter (@dannyleewynter)
The Inheritance Pt1 @youngvictheatre is hands down the best work I have ever seen on stage. I urge you to get tickets - especially because you get to see @SyrusLoweDown smash it 👏 a touching, slick and above all illuminating piece of work - hungry for Pt2!
— Nathaniel McCloskey (@NatCloskey)
Just watched the first part of The Inheritance @youngvictheatre - probably the best thing I’ve watched this year. Great cast, so powerful - can’t wait for part 2 tomorrow! #mustsee pic.twitter.com/fPyveg70l8
— Rory Day (@cosmetic_lad)
Kyle Soller, Samuel H. Levine & Andrew Burnap. Photo by Simon Annand.
@youngvictheatre ‘Inheritance’ tonight left me speechless. One of the best pieces of theatre out there! Such a powerful message and genius storytelling. Can’t wait for Part 2 tomorrow 👏🏻
— James Wilson (@_james_wilsonn)
“To love is to make an appointment with heartbreak”
Saw part two of #theinheritance at @youngvictheatre on Friday night and haven’t stop thinking about it since. One of the most truthful, beautiful, funny, heartbreaking shows I’ve ever seen!
Congratulations to all involved.
— Jamie Marie (@jamiemarieleary)
Kyle Soller, Paul Hilton & John Benjamin Hickey. Photo by Simon Annand.
@youngvictheatre #theinheritance. A high watermark in a long run of exemplary theatre ventures. I've been coming to this theatre since 1983. This was another memorable occasion crafted by skilled practitioners. Funny, sad, poetic, lively and charismatic.
— Julius Wilsonbear (@JuliusWilsonb)
Never been in a room full of people trying to keep it together and not sniffle too loudly like at the end of #TheInheritance at @youngvictheatre I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house!
— Trish 🌟 (@intersteIIIar)
Lengthy and deserved standing ovation for the deeply moving and thought provoking #theinheritance at @youngvictheatre. I have seen both parts and I have to admit crying in both but blabbing in the second. #thankyou
— Simon Harris (@SimonHasw8)
Samuel H. Levine & Andrew Burnap. Photo by Simon Annand.
I've seen hundreds of plays and #TheInheritance @youngvictheatre is simply one of the very best I've ever experienced - comparisons with Angels in America are wholly justified; and what an utter treat when Vanessa Redgrave graced the stage, joining a superlative cast
— James Hadley (@JamesSHadley)
So everyone’s going to be talking about The Inheritance by Matthew Lopez @youngvictheatre Part 1 down, Part 2 next week... ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YpMWQ6Uzw5
— Matthew Todd (@MrMatthewTodd)
Extraordinary night @youngvictheatre #TheInheritance - pure brilliance on every level. Exquisite - entire audience on their feet cheering and weeping at only second preview. It should get every award out there. Stephen Daldry is a genius - beautiful play Matthew Lopez. Thank you.
— Charlie Carter (@charliecphotog)
Standing ovation for last night’s performance of #TheInheritance at @youngvictheatre absolutely brilliant. Funny and moving. A must see production
— Derek J. Kettlety (@djkettlety)
2/2
Part 2 is possibly superior, as it cashes in on all the character work and setup of part 1 (which is also great).
Energetic, moving, funny, fresh.
Standing ovation and sniffles all over the shop.
Wow.
Well done to all involved! @youngvictheatre #theinheritance 2/2— Shai Matheson (@ShaiMatheson)
Just back from part 2 #TheInheritance at the Young Vic. Amazing performances by @McDrewBur Samuel H Levine and the iconic Vanessa Redgrave. A stunning piece of theatre. 5***** from me & hopefully the critics @oldvictheatre pic.twitter.com/cMAtlC9Ijv
— Martin Clark (@MartinC93414706)
#TheInheritance @youngvictheatre was one of the best plays I've seen this century - I laughed, I cried, and felt profoundly moved - and I havent seen a production of such directorial clarity since Robert Icke's Oresteia pic.twitter.com/PLYtsPtRAD
— James Hadley (@JamesSHadley)
#Theatre Part 1 #TheInheritance @youngvictheatre. Inspired by #EMForster's Howard's End. Young #gay men in New York, pre and post #AIDS. Beautiful storytelling, superb nuanced performances, and clever writing, interweaving the Howard's End story. I was absorbed. A masterpiece. pic.twitter.com/kCqXT41nNF
— Rakshita Patel (@MycroftBrolly)
The Inheritance runs at the Young Vic until 19 May. Stephen Daldry directs this hilarious and profound world premiere in two parts by New York playwright Matthew Lopez.
Book tickets: https://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/the-inheritance
