An Oak Tree Tickets
About An Oak Tree
When I say sleep, you’re free again.
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Olivier Award-winning producers of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer present Tim Crouch’s groundbreaking An Oak Tree, one of the most influential new plays of our time.
A father loses his daughter in a car accident. The driver of the car that killed her is a stage hypnotist. The two men meet for the first time when the father volunteers for the hypnotist’s act. What follows is a live theatrical experience like no other - a bold and absurdly comic story of loss, suggestion and the power of the mind.
At each performance, Tim Crouch will be joined by a different guest artist, who will have neither seen nor read a single word of the play - until they're in it. Guest artists will be revealed to audiences live on the night.
The Young Vic line-up includes Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Lorraine Ashbourne (Sherwood), Jessie Buckley (Cabaret), Arthur Darvill (Doctor Who), Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Gangs of London), Alfred Enoch (How to Get Away with Murder), Mark Gatiss (Sherlock), Julie Hesmondhalgh (Punch), Alex Lawther (The End of the F**ing World*), Eddie Marsan (Vera Drake), Nina Sosanya (His Dark Materials), Meera Syal (Yesterday), David Tennant (Doctor Who), Michelle Terry (Tribes), Luke Thompson (Bridgerton), Russell Tovey (Being Human) and Indira Varma (Game of Thrones).
'Nobody does it quite like Tim Crouch.' – The Independent
'Vividly celebrates the live, raw, communal experience of theatre.' – Financial Times
Run time
1hr 15min. No interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
6th May, 2025
End date
24th May, 2025
An Oak Tree cast and creative team
By: Tim Crouch
Cast list: Adjoa Andoh, Jessie Buckley, Arthur Darvill, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Mark Gatiss, Julie Hesmondhaigh, Alex Lawther, Michelle Terry, Luke Thompson, Russell Tovey, Indira Varma (different guest artist at each performance)
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: Pocock Street (Stop V) 40, 63
Car park: National Car Park Ltd
More information about An Oak Tree
An Oak Tree in London boasts an excellent creative team, which includes Olivier Award-winning Francesca Moody Productions (Fleabag, Baby Reindeer), directors Tim Crouch, Karl James, and Andy Smith, and music by Peter Gill.
An Oak Tree is a play that premiered in 2005 at the Edinburgh Festival; it had a sell-out run and also earned a Herald Angel Award. Since then, numerous notable individuals have starred in the production opposite Crouch, including Alanis Morrisette, Sophie Okonedo, Laurie Anderson, and Peter Dinklage.
The 2015 staging of the show at London’s National Theatre received a 4-star review from Time Out, which said, “An Oak Tree isn’t a cold art experiment, but a piece of theatre underpinned by a wide-eyed desire to explore art, a genuine desire to entertain an audience, and a powerful reverence for the sanctity of grief.”
What to watch for
- The play's name comes from the 1973 conceptual art piece by Michael Craig-Martin which is also titled An Oak Tree.
- In 2022, An Oak Tree made it to the Independent's list of the 40 best plays of all time.
- An Oak Tree helped pioneer the 'cold read' play format that has since risen in popularity.
- Luke Thomson said, "I'm very excited to join the Oak Tree family and be a part of a piece which I think takes the very best thing about going to the theatre, that is, something actually happening live in front of you rather than filtered through a screen. I'd say more but I have no clue what I'm in for…"
Frequently asked questions
What is An Oak Tree about?
Don’t miss the 20th anniversary performance of the pioneering ‘cold read’ style play, An Oak Tree, at the Young Vic Theatre. This play of grief and the power of the mind stars Tim Crouch opposite a different actor in every production.
How do you get tickets for An Oak Tree?
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How much are tickets for An Oak Tree?
An Oak Tree tickets start at £42.
Which theatre is An Oak Tree at?
An Oak Tree is at London's Young Vic (Main House), which is located at 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ.
What is the age recommendation for An Oak Tree?
Ages 14+.
What is the running time of An Oak Tree?
An Oak Tree runs for 1hr 15min. No interval.
Who wrote An Oak Tree?
The play is by Tim Crouch.
Who directed An Oak Tree?
Tim Crouch, Karl James and Andy Smith direct the show.
Is An Oak Tree appropriate for kids?
An Oak Tree is best for children ages 14 and above as it includes themes and scenes of grief and the loss of a family member, as well as strong language.
Is An Oak Tree good?
An Oak Tree is a wonderful and impactful play that has been staged numerous times over the past 20 years. With a new guest actor opposite Tim Crouch every night, it’s always kept fresh, new, and exciting.
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