Gem of the Ocean
Young Vic
- Opens: Friday, 14 May 2027 -
Booking until: Saturday, 17 July 2027 - Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
Gem of the Ocean description
"'I can’t wait. I have to see you now. They say you can help me. They say you wash souls.’"
Pittsburgh 1904, young Citizen Barlow is restless and camped outside Aunt Ester’s house, desperate for her help. She is said to be 285 years old, a sage and healer of the Hill District community, where slavery and the South are still in living memory.
But the merciless sheriff Caesar is circling, feared for his ruthless reputation. Can Citizen be saved before his past catches up with him?
Following her critically acclaimed production of King Hedley II, Young Vic Artistic Director Nadia Fall directs August Wilson’s moving exploration of resistance, redemption, and the enduring search for freedom.
Audio Described:
- Wednesday, 23rd June, 1:30pm (Touch Tour at 12pm)
- Wednesday, 7th July, 7pm (Touch Tour at 5.30pm)
BSL Interpreted:
- Wednesday, 16th June, 7pm
- Saturday, 26th June, 1:30pm
Captioned:
- Thursday, 17th June, 7pm
- Saturday, 3rd July, 1:30pm (also Relaxed)
Relaxed:
- Thursday, 24th June, 7pm
- Saturday, 3rd July, 1:30pm (also Captioned)
Playing at Young Vic
Age restrictions
Ages 12+.
Important information
Contains racism and racial violence, slavery, physical violence and assault, death and murder, suicide, strong language, sexual references, alcohol.