The Old Vic
103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 8NB
Venue informationJITNEY is coming to The Old Vic this summer!
Jim Becker and his unlicensed drivers take the people of Pittsburgh Hill District where regular taxi cabs won’t – healing old wounds and tearing new ones as they pass the time in a condemned taxi rank between pick-ups.
Directed by Tinuke Craig (The Color Purple) and following an acclaimed run at Leeds Playhouse, August Wilson’s (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) groundbreaking modern classic explores the fragile bond between eight men as they live, love and work in a racially segregated, post-Vietnam America.
Cast includes: Geoff Aymer, Leanne Henlon, Wil Johnson, Leemore Marrett Jr and Tony Marshall.
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What is Jitney about?
Regular taxi cabs won’t venture into the Pittsburgh Hill District. Luckily for the people there, Jim Becker has other ideas. This story explores the lives of the drivers of unlicensed taxi cabs, or jitneys, as they pass the time between pick-ups in a condemned taxi rank.
Ticket Information
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Running Time
2hrs 45mins (incl. interval)
Cast & Creatives
Geoff Aymer (Doub), Leanne Henlon (Rena), Wil Johnson (Becker), Leemore Marrett Jr (Booster), Tony Marshall (Fielding).
August Wilson (Writer), Tinuke Craig (Director).
Age guidance: 12 years +
Cancellation Policy
1. If you test positive for COVID-19, display symptoms, or are asked to isolate by NHS Test and Trace you can exchange your tickets.
2. If the show is cancelled due to COVID-19 or any other reason, you will be offered a free exchange or refund.
3. If the show is going ahead and you are able to attend, there will be no exchange or refund available.
