The ticketing for The Second Woman differs from that of a typical Young Vic production, so we thought we'd help you with all the info you may need ahead of your visit.
KEY INFORMATION
- On-the-Door tickets will be available in person at the Young Vic Box Office from 4pm on Fri 19 May until 3.30pm on Sat 20 May.
- Seating is unreserved and you are free to move seats throughout the performance and enjoy the show from different angles.
- Please bring valid ID with you. You may leave the auditorium for short bathroom breaks of up to 10 minutes. If you choose to leave for a longer period, you will need to re-enter by joining the General Queue and showing your ID. You will not need to pay again on re-entry.
- The Cut Bar will be serving drinks and hot food throughout the 24 hours.
TICKETS ON THE DAY
ON-THE-DOOR TICKETS
£20 Peak (4pm – 10pm Fri 19 May and 10am – 4pm Sat 20 May)
£15 Off-Peak (10pm Fri 19 May – 10am Sat 20 May)
Turn up at any point throughout the performance, join the General Queue and get entry to the show as soon as a seat becomes available.
- On-The-Door tickets can be purchased in person at the Young Vic Box any time throughout the 24-hour performance on a first-come, first-served basis. Simply show up, join our General Queue and wait for a seat to become available.
- We cannot guarantee a specific entry time. You will be let in at the earliest available opportunity as a seat becomes available. Please note, anyone who has purchased an Advanced Timed Ticket and is waiting in the Priority Queue, will be let in ahead of those waiting in the General Queue.
- Once seated, you can choose to stay until the performance ends at 4pm on Sat 20 May or leave whenever you wish.
- During this time, you may leave the auditorium for short bathroom breaks of up to 10 minutes. If you return within 10 minutes, you will be able to go back inside, but it may not always be to the same seat.
- If you choose to leave for a longer period, your seat will be taken and you will only be able to re-enter by joining the General Queue and waiting for a space to become available. (You will not need to pay again on re-entry).
ADVANCE TICKETS
There are two types of advance tickets available:
24-HOUR TICKETS
£55 each (£35 concession)
Your only way to guarantee access to the full 24-hour experience, from beginning to end.
- Guaranteed entry at 4pm for the entire 24-hour experience.
- You must arrive by 3.30pm in time to be seated by 4pm on Fri 19 May when the performance will start.
- Once seated, you can choose to stay for the full 24-hours. During this time, you may leave the auditorium for short bathroom breaks of up to 10 minutes. If you return within 10 mins, you will be able to go back inside, but it may not always be to the same seat.
- If you choose to leave for a longer period, your seat will be taken and you will only be able to re-enter by joining the General Queue and waiting for a space to become available. (You will not need to pay again on re-entry).
- Please note: the show will start promptly at 4pm. Latecomers will have to join the General Queue and wait to be admitted.
ADVANCE TIMED TICKETS
35 each (£25 concessions)
Join us at one of the following time slots: 9.30pm, 12am, 2am, 4am, 6am, 8am or 10am and stay as long as you like from that point onwards.
- This ticket gives you priority entry at the time stated on your ticket.
- You can arrive 15 minutes before the start of your booked time slot. You must be in the Priority Queue at the start of your slot time. (Latecomers will risk losing their time slot and will have to join the General Queue).
- We cannot guarantee entry at your exact arrival time, but you will be admitted into the performance at the earliest available opportunity.
- Once you are seated, you can choose to stay until the performance ends at 4pm on Sat 20 May.
- During this time, you may leave the auditorium for short bathroom breaks of up to 10 minutes. If you return within 10 mins, you will be able to go back inside, but it may not always be to the same seat.
- If you choose to leave for a longer period, your seat will be taken and you will only be able to re-enter by joining the General Queue and waiting for a space to become available. (You will not need to pay again on re-entry).
FAQs
I have an Advance Timed Ticket – how long am I going to have to wait?
ToggleWe won’t be able to predict exact wait times, but we’ll post estimated wait times throughout the day on our social media channels from around 2pm on Fri 19 May to keep you updated.
If I queue for an On-The-Door ticket, will I definitely get in?
ToggleOn-The-Door tickets will become available when an audience member decides to leave the show and their seat becomes available. Therefore, whilst it is extremely likely you will be able to get in, we cannot guarantee entry to the show for anyone queuing for On-The-Door tickets.
Can I leave the show and give my ticket to a friend so they can go back in instead of me?
ToggleRe-entry to the show is only available to ticket bookers, who will be required to show their tickets and a form of personal identification on re-entering the show via the General Queue.
Are seats reserved or unreserved?
ToggleAll the seating for The Second Woman is unreserved, excluding wheelchair seats. However, if you have access needs that require specific seating, please get in touch with our Box Office team who will help as best they can.
Is the view of the stage the same from every seat?
ToggleThe view varies from different areas of the auditorium. There are:
- Seats with a clear view of everything
- Seats with a clear view of the stage and partially restricted view of the projections
- Seats with a clear view of the projections and a partially restricted view of the stage
Where you sit will be first come, first served. However, as audience members decide to leave the show and space becomes available, you are free to move into other seats and enjoy the show from different angles.
I have access requirements. How can I see the show?
ToggleThe Second Woman will be Audio Described, BSL interpreted and Captioned at the following times:
- 4pm – 6pm Friday 19th May
- 9.30pm - 11.30pm Friday 19th May
- 10am – 12pm Saturday 20th May
These are available as Advance Timed Tickets and can only be booked by contacting our box office by emailing our boxoffice@youngvic.org or calling 020 7922 2922. On arrival, access patrons with these tickets are invited to join the front of the Priority Queue.
There are wheelchair accessible seats available with a 24-Hour ticket, or as On the Door Tickets via the General Queue.
All access tickets are available via the Box Office only. Like all other tickets for The Second Woman, these will be first come, first served, so we advise contacting us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
I have access requirements that mean I cannot stand for long periods of time. How can I hold a place in the General Queue for Door Tickets?
ToggleSeats will be available on the day for those who require them. Please let the Front of House team know of your requirements when you arrive, and they will assist as best as they’re able to.
Will there be food available during the show? / Can I bring my own food? / Will I be able to get food in the queue?
ToggleThe Cut Bar will be serving hot food and drinks throughout the 24 hours to keep the good vibes going all night long. Bringing alcohol or food in from outside the theatre is not permitted.
Will the queue be covered in the event of bad weather?
ToggleCover won’t be available until later at night. We hope for good weather, but please check the forecast in advance and dress appropriately. We’ll post further details here once confirmed, and you can follow us on social media for updates. All ticket holders will be emailed this information in advance.
Can I hold a place for someone in the queue?
ToggleOn-the-door ticket buyers must have waited in the line and be present and ready to enter at the point of purchase. You cannot buy a ticket to pass on to someone who has not queued or hold someone else’s place in the line for them.
How many tickets can I buy?
ToggleYou can buy tickets on behalf of other members of your party, but all members of your party must have waited in line and be ready to enter at the point of purchase. Entry to the show will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and seating is unreserved, meaning we can't guarantee you will be sat with your party. However, you are free to move seats throughout the performance.
Will I be able to sit with my friends?
ToggleEntry to the show will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and seating is unreserved, meaning we can't guarantee you will be sat with your party. However, you are free to move seats throughout the performance.