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A witty, provocative revival of Tom Stoppard's classic play about the complexities of time and human nature.

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Arcadia in London

Carrie Cracknell's blazing revival of Arcadia returns to the West End after a sell-out run at the Old Vic. Tom Stoppard's 1993 play about order and disorder told through a historical scandal is one of his most beautifully complex, but less often performed, works, giving London audiences a rare second opportunity to experience this clever, witty, and bold play.

Why you should watch Arcadia

If you missed out on seeing Arcadia at the Old Vic earlier this year, here's your chance to experience Carrie Cracknall's widely praised and critically acclaimed production.
Arcadia received two Olivier nominations in 2026, for Best Revival and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Isis Hainsworth.
Tom Stoppard was one of the greatest playwrights of our time, with work that delved into the deepest philosophical bases of society, making this a must-watch for any admirers of his writing as well as newcomers to his plays.

What is Arcadia about?

This 1993 play takes place in the elegant estate owned by the Coverly family, across two timelines: in 1809, teenage prodigy Thomasina Coverly and her tutor Septimus Hodge explore issues both intellectual and romantic. In the modern day, a group of academics led by historian Hannah Jarvis investigate a mysterious scandal involving Lord Byron that possibly took place at the estate in 1809. Arcadia explores the nature of truth and time, the difference between classical and romantic temperaments, and the disruptive influence of sex on our lives. It first premiered in London in 1993 and won an Olivier Award for Best Play.

This revival of Tom Stoppard's classic play is directed by Carrie Cracknell (Sea Wall/A Life, The Grapes of Wrath). Exploring the relationship between order and disorder, the nature of time, and the tension between emotion and reason, Arcadia is a beautifully complex and rich play. Tom Stoppard is one of the most celebrated writers of our time, and the mind behind plays such as Leopoldstadt, The Invention of Love, and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Of the play, Cracknell says, "Its wit, beauty and curiosity remind us that the pursuit of knowledge is a deeply human joy.” Witty, bold, and flirtatious, Arcadia last appeared on the West End in 2009, and now it returns after a sell-out run at the Old Vic earlier this year. It will mark the second time the play has been housed at the Duke of York's.

Book now and don't miss your chance to catch a Tom Stoppard classic that dives into the complexities of human nature and the pursuit of knowledge.

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Arcadia Ticket Information

Booking until:

Saturday, 12 September 2026
Running time:

2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval
Age restrictions
Ages 14+.
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Arcadia reviews

4.4 out of 5 41 reviews

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Uninspiring and unclear

This is a play about two sets of people who lived in the same house a century apart. But the scenery is a bare stage with no house. So you don't really get ir, and the magic of the intertwining of lives a century apart is lost. All that remains is a lot of clever dialogue.

J Reviewed on 11 September 2026 by Judith
Israel

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Thoughprovoking

P Reviewed on 06 September 2026 by Patricia
United Kingdom

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Outstanding

The acting is superb! A difficult play presented with as much wit and clarity as possible.

C Reviewed on 06 September 2026 by Christopher
United Kingdom

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A demanding clever play worth a revival.

Excellent production.

R Reviewed on 05 September 2026 by Russell
United Kingdom

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Vibrant, intetesting, enjoyable and witty

Loved the idea of the play and the production.

P Reviewed on 03 September 2026 by Prue
Australia

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Interesting

A demanding play. I am not sure that I knew enough about the theories expounded in this work, but there was humour involved, interesting characters and an interesting stage.

L Reviewed on 02 September 2026 by Lynda
United Kingdom

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Stoppard would have loved this production

Stoppard fans shouldn’t miss this production at the theatre named after the late playwright. This production makes a play that is often challenging a bit more accessible to those who may not be familiar with it. The actors bring the witty fast-moving script to life and the staging in the round benefits everyone. Kudos to the director who makes this play really come alive. Set and lighting original and appropriate. Give it a try - it is one of Stoppard’s best.

D Reviewed on 02 September 2026 by Dorothy
Canada

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Strong adaptation of a brilliant play

As an enthusiast of the script, this production was faithful when the script served, and made effective cuts to push the story forward and adjust the source to support modern values. The directorial vision was very strong, and the movement sequences and lighting choices brought the themes of the show to life. However, the sound effects were a little distracting and did not blend well with the scene. The pacing of the first act also needed adjusting, with the first scene dragging, the characters taking time to ponder rather than think on their feet, and the second scene, in contrast, rushing and leaving the key points underemphasised. However, the pacing issues were improved in act two, and this was a small matter compared to the strength of the acting in general which illuminated these characters.

E Reviewed on 31 August 2026 by Emma
United Kingdom

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Great comic performance

A Reviewed on 30 August 2026 by Andrew
United Kingdom

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Too cerebral for entertainment

Love Stoppard usually and the acting in Arcadia was very good. However, the plot is so super-cerebral it is not entertaining for a theatre audience, unless they are emotionless intellectual nerds. There simply was no plot - just endless exposition of theories and discoveries. Left at the interval and didn't return.

Y Reviewed on 29 August 2026 by Yvonn
United Kingdom

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Fabulous production

Thoroughly enjoyed the play, fabulous acting and wonderfully staged.

J Reviewed on 25 August 2026 by Jennifer
United Kingdom

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Exceeded my expectations by miles

I'd waited 30 years to see Arcadia on stage, after reading it during GCSE English. It's a story with everything: history, love, dancing, poetry and maths. The production is sharp, with simple but elegant staging and lighting. Acting and directing both top notch, with some truly cinematic moments. Seeing it so soon after Tom Stoppard's death felt poignant, but if anything brought a tear to my eye (and it did) it was the sheer beauty of the show.

R Reviewed on 25 August 2026 by Russell
United Kingdom

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A witty vista

This is Stoppard at his best, served by intelligent and sympathetic design to focus the audience on the compelling acting. Pace, humour and a most enlightening overview of mathematical and literary concepts are woven into an absorbing family dynamic.

S Reviewed on 20 August 2026 by Susan
United Kingdom

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Complex and wordy with fabulous acting

K Reviewed on 15 August 2026 by Kate
United Kingdom

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Heartbreakingly beautiful

Thought provoking

C Reviewed on 11 August 2026 by Ceri
United Kingdom

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Brilliant production of a brilliant play

No amount of praise would exhaust the merits or this performance of this play, but forgive an old man for choosing to mention that I could clearly understand every word.

A Reviewed on 04 August 2026 by Andrew
United States Of America

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Thought provoking

My husband said it was the best play he had ever seen! We loved the combination of science,philosophy,wit and historical research,along with the interesting characters. Multi-layered. Could be seen many times.

W Reviewed on 02 August 2026 by Wendy
New Zealand

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A masterpiece brought to life

Fantastic play with so many layers to uncover, performed by an excellent cast. Not 1 minute of this nearly 3 hour play felt boring. Would see it a third time!

J Reviewed on 01 August 2026 by Julia
United Kingdom

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Arcadia revival

Arcadia the best British play in the past 50 years, done well by the generally excellent young cast.

S Reviewed on 19 July 2026 by Steven
United Kingdom

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Beautifully acted and thought provoking

D Reviewed on 15 July 2026 by Diane
United Kingdom

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A master stroke in weaving concepts of Mathematics and time travel together with themes of sensuality and sex. Stoppard shows us why he has few peers... his work is timeless.

C Reviewed on 17 March 2026 by Christian
United Kingdom

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Exceptional!

A Reviewed on 16 March 2026 by Alkisti
Greece

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We first saw Arcadia when it was performed at The National under Trevor Nunn, with Rufus Sewell, Felicity Kendall and Bill Nighy. Although the production in the round worked well and the audience loved it (and I can see that this setting provides almost twice the number of seats), I very much missed the gorgeous earlier set with the beautiful room and the sunlit parkland back-drop seen through the huge wrought iron windows. Also the physical doors either side of the stage, banging and slamming, were missed. I did also wonder if the cast was a bit miscast. The actors all seemed to be the same age, which lost the variation of the the youth of the 19th century Thomasina and Septimus compared to the older modern-day Hannah and Bernard. But it was a great evening and we thoroughly enjoyed the production.

R Reviewed on 15 March 2026 by Rita
United Kingdom

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Creative staging refreshed this long time favourite play.

It worked so well in the round. Bit daunted at first by large numbers of school Parties but they remained engaged and responded enthusiastically to the plot and character developments. There were a lot of people coming in late which meant disruption on five or six occasions spoiling the experience for us.

M Reviewed on 12 March 2026 by Maggie
United Kingdom

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It is a brilliant play.

It is a very thoughtful and thought provoking about the importance of knowledge in many aspects of it.

R Reviewed on 05 March 2026 by Robert
United Kingdom

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Science, love, history and humour, all in one play

It's a great play, carried off successfully in the round, although when actors face away, it can mean some lost dialogue.

W Reviewed on 03 March 2026 by William
United Kingdom

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A wonderful play if seen in the right conditions

First things first. It’s a great play. A rare combination of good storytelling, clever, witty language, intellectual fireworks, thoughtful characterisation and emotional heft. The acting was generally excellent, and the lighting and stage effects were striking. But I thought the production in the round, though it was skilfully done and underlined some of the play’s themes of circularity and historical resonance, did not work well in this theatre as it compromised the set and staging and spoiled the viewing lines of some of the audience.

B Reviewed on 26 February 2026 by Bernard
United Kingdom

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A bit wordy!!

A very complex play on many levels, the mathematics detracts from the overall story..

D Reviewed on 23 February 2026 by Dominic
United Kingdom

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Intelligent viewing

The Old Vic is cramped, hot and with this show, crowded, but it is still a must see.

M Reviewed on 18 February 2026 by Maddy
United Kingdom

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The show was good, actors were great. The seating leg room was much too limited.

R Reviewed on 12 February 2026 by Robert
United Kingdom

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Anything by Tom Stoppard is worth seeing...

...but Arcadia is a particular favourite of ours, we think this is our third time, over very many years. Incidentally, your questionnaire is confusing; I assume that the five "buttons" for each "question" are rated highest (i.e. best) to lowest (worst) from top to bottom, but they could equally well have been numbered 1 (worst) to 5 (best). A redesign is needed!

P Reviewed on 11 February 2026 by Pete
United Kingdom

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Tom Stoppard’s best

M Reviewed on 11 February 2026 by Mary
United Kingdom

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7.5/10 (second half better than first)

E Reviewed on 09 February 2026 by Esther
United Kingdom

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Pretentious and unconvincing

The theatre was uncomfortably cold. The play was pretentiously intellectual and was unconvincingly acted. We left at the interval and would have done so earlier but for not wishing to disturb other members of the audience. Very disappointing as this was my wife’s Christmas present.

A Reviewed on 27 January 2026 by Andrew
United Kingdom