Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Tickets
Opens 21st September
Emmy winners Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup star in this spiky revival of the American classic, directed by Marianne Elliot.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in London
Emmy winners Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup star in this brand new revival of Edward Albee’s spiky, witty drama Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. When an embittered, quarrelling couple invite their newly married acquaintances over for drinks, what ensues is an explosive evening that will change everyone’s lives forever. Directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Marianne Elliot, this brand new in-the-round staging of the classic play comes to Soho Place, just off Tottenham Court Road, this September for a strictly limited run.
What Is the Play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf About?
Middle-aged couple Martha and George have been married for decades, and what was once a loving relationship has transformed into a twisted, toxic dynamic filled with power plays and games. When Martha unexpectedly invites Nick, George’s colleague, and Nick’s wife, Honey, to their apartment following a university faculty party, the younger pair are soon drawn into the elder's web of deceit. As the drinks flow, Martha and George’s games take on a heightened, sinister dimension, and truths about Nick and Honey’s seemingly perfect marriage are unveiled. By the evening's end, nothing, and no one, will be the same…
The History of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
The show premiered on Broadway in 1962. Unusually for a Broadway show, due to the play’s length - almost three hours - the production employed two casts, for matinees and evenings, frequently selling out both shows. The show made its UK debut in 1996, starring David Suchet and Diana Rigg, at the Almeida Theatre before transferring to the West End. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is now considered an American Classic, and has received many revivals and adaptations, with notable productions including a 2005 Broadway revival starring Kathleen Turner, a 2000 production with Patrick Stewart, and an iconic 1966 film adaptation starring Elizabeth Turner and Richard Burton.
The show has won multiple Tony Awards for its debut and various revivals, as well as a New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Play. In 1963, the play was selected for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, but the award's advisory board objected to its sexual themes and strong language and overruled the awarding jury, with no Pulitzer Prize for Drama being awarded that year.
The Cast of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
- Gillian Anderson as Martha
- Billy Crudup as George
Gillian Anderson is an Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning British-American actor. She is best known for her roles as Dana Skully in X-Files, as Margaret Thatcher in The Crown, and as Jean Milburn in Sex Education. Anderson is also an accomplished stage actor, with credits including Olivier Award-nominated performances in A Streetcar Named Desire and All About Eve. In 2016, she was awarded an OBE for her services to drama.
Billy Crudup is a Tony and Emmy-winning American actor. Best known for his roles in Apple TV+ series’ The Morning Show and Hello Tomorrow, and films Watchmen, Almost Famous, and Big Fish. His stage credits include The Elephant Man, The Coast of Utopia, Arcadia, and High Noon.
Further casting is to be announced.
The Creative Team of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is written by Edward Albee. Albee (1928 – 2016) was an American playwright. A three-time Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony winner, Albee’s other best-known works include Seascape, Three Tall Women, and Marriage Play. Other accolades include a Kennedy Centre Honours, a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement and a National Medal of Arts.
The production is directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Marianne Elliot. Elliot’s credits include War Horse, Angels in America Parts I and II starring Andrew Garfield, and Company with Jonathan Bailey, all for the National Theatre.
Tickets for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Soho Place
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is absurd, hilarious, fiercely moving and sharply witty. You won’t want to miss this brand new in-the-round revival of the Tony-winning drama, from acclaimed director Marianne Elliot, starring Emmy-winning sensations Billy Crudup and Gillian Anderson. So grab a brandy and RSVP to the most chaotic after party of 2026 - book your tickets to Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Soho Place today.
The appearance of any performer cannot be guaranteed and is always subject to illness, injury and statutory holiday entitlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? playing in London?
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is playing at the Soho Place, 4 Soho Place, London, W1D 3BG.
How long is Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf??
The running time for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Soho Place is 3 hours.
Is there an interval during Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf??
Yes, there is a 15 minute interval about halfway through Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.
Can I buy tickets for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at the box office?
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