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A bold, time-jumping portrait of an ordinary woman’s life told through 11 scenes, 5 actresses, and across 7 decades.
- Susan Sarandon takes the London stage for the first time in Mary Page Marlowe, joined by Andrea Riseborough, making a highly anticipated theatre return after 15 years.
- Tracy Letts, Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award winner, makes his UK debut with this emotionally powerful, time-jumping play about one woman’s life over 70 years.
- Residency Director Matthew Warchus transforms The Old Vic into a fully immersive-in-the-round space, inviting audiences into Mary’s world during his final season.
- Told across 11 non-linear scenes with five different actresses portraying Mary, this Steppenwolf-to-Off‑Broadway hit earned praise as “smartly constructed and ultimately quite moving” by Time Out.
The story
Mary Page Marlowe follows the life of an Ohio accountant whose ordinary life hides unexpected depth and complexity. Told through a time-jumping narrative with 11 non-linear scenes, and five different actresses portraying Mary at various stages of life, the play captures defining moments from youthful dreams and difficult marriages to a secret affair, a DUI, and a brief time in prison.
Tracy Letts crafts a deeply intimate portrait of memory, identity, and the consequences of our choices. But in the end, who is Mary Page Marlowe?
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Show details
Categories: Play, Drama, Stars on stage
Audience: Suitable for 14+ yrs
Theater name: The Old Vic
Find the best seats in the house with The Old Vic seating plan
Theater facilities: cafe, bar, restrooms, cloakroom, lounge, elevator
Theater accessibility: guide dogs allowed, wheelchair spaces available, accessible restrooms, accessible elevator, audio description, assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, step-free access, and access performances
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
- Leading roles: Andrea Riseborough, Susan Sarandon.
- Director: Matthew Warchus
- Writer: Tracy Letts
- Set and costume designer: Rob Howell
- Lighting: Hugh Vanstone
- Sound: Simon Baker
Additional info
- This show is suitable for ages 14 and above.
- Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!
- Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
You will receive an email with your Mary Page Marlowe voucher. No need to print. Please carry a valid Photo Id for identification.
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