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Inherit the Wind at The Old Vic Theatre: Booking  18th September 2009 to 20th December 2009

Directed by Sir Trevor Nunn and starring Kevin Spacey, Inherit the Wind tickets are expected to sell fast.  This fantastic revival of the Inherit the Wind play comes to the West End and we have a fantastic selection of Inherit the Wind tickets. With live availability you can view the exact seats prior to making your purchase, so come and see Inherit the Wind in London this autumn!

TICKETS:  £35.50 – £60.50

Show Type

Inherit the Wind is a Play

Show Overview

‘Inherit the Wind’ is based on the 1925 Scopes ‘Monkey’ trial in which a high school teacher had to stand trial for teaching his class about Darwin’s theory of evolution.

John Scopes was accused of violating ‘Tennessee’s Butler Act’ which prohibited the teaching of evolution in all Tennessee’s schools. He was made to stand trial and defend himself against the charge whilst his legal team reminded the state and the prosecution that teachers were required by the State to teach from Hunter’s ‘Civic Biology’ which had a chapter on evolution.

It was a highly publicised trial in which a hefty team of defendants including Dudley Field Malone who was to give the most memorable speech of the trial about academic freedom. The Prosecution included William Jennings Bryan who was the Democratic nominee for President in 1896. A Presbyterian, Bryan was also a firm supporter of Prohibition (which was the illegal manufacture and sell of alcohol). 5 days after his success in the trial, following bad press, Bryan died in his sleep.

‘Inherit the Wind’ takes the story of the Scopes ‘Monkey’ trial in order to explore the machinations of the legal machine. As a huge legal battle is played out, ‘Inherit the Wind’ is in insight into another world where freedom of thought goes on trial.

Trevor Nunn has many years of experience behind him and has formerly been Artistic Director of both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National. Most recently he has been involved with the highly acclaimed ‘A Little Night Music’.

Kevin Spacey is Artistic Director of the Old Vic and has been in several productions there including ‘Speed the Plow’ and ‘Richard II’.

Show Age Suitability

Inherit the Wind is suitable for Adults

Theatre Information

‘Inherit the Wind’ will be playing at the The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, Waterloo Road, SE1 8NB

Nearest Underground Station: Waterloo Station served by Northern, Jubilee and Bakerloo lines
The theatre is approximately a 10 minute walk from the station

Buses: 1, 68, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 501

Performance Information

Tues to Sat: 7.30pm
Sat: 2.30pm
Sun: 5.00pm

Running Time: TBC

Creative Team

Written by: Jerome Lawrence and Robert E Lee
Directed by: Trevor Nunn
Sound: Fergus O’Hare
Lighting: Howard Harrison
Designer: Rob Howell

Cast Includes

Kevin Spacey

INHERIT THE WIND TICKETS – LIVE AVAILABILITY

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