The Young Vic
66 The Cut, London SE1 8LZ
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The Second Woman
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Experience the 24 hour theatrical experience THE SECOND WOMAN at The Young Vic.
Inspired by John Cassavetes’ film Opening Night, THE SECOND WOMAN is a unique, theatrical experience starring Ruth Wilson in the role of Virginia.
As the audience are invited to choose how long they stay within the 24 hour performance, the scene between Virginia and her husband Marty, replays over and over again. Each time, Marty is portrayed by different cast members, none of whom have met or rehearsed with Ruth Wilson.
Multiple cameras capture and share live close-ups, whilst the stage provides the audience with a wide-angle view of the action.
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Starring Ruth Wilson, The Second Woman is a unique 24 hour cinematic theatre performance where the same scene plays over and over again. 100 different men, non-binary and queer people star opposite Wilson in the scene between a man and a woman whose relationship has lost its spark.
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24 hours from 4pm on Friday 19 May 2023
Nat Randall, Anna Breckon (Creators), Anna Breckon, Nat Randall (Directors), EO Gill, Anna Breckon (Video and Camera Designers), Amber Silk, Kayla Burrett (Lighting Designers), Lauren Woodhead (UK Lighting Designer), Nina Buchanan (Music Composer), FUTURE METHOD STUDIO (Set Designer), Yarit Dor (UK Movement Director), Nina Gold (Casting)
with Ruth Wilson (Virginia)
Age Guidance TBC
This show contains unscripted moments within scenes which means that there is some unpredictability around what to expect. There may be the use of strong language or scenes of a violent and sexual nature.
'An addictive and revelatory work of performance art'
'a stunning creative feat, from concept to execution'
'Each iteration was unique'