Girl from the North Country
Duration
2 hrs 30 mins with 1 interval
Closing Date
Until August 23, 2025
Age limit
Suitable for 14+ yrs
Why Watch Girl from the North Country?
- Set in Depression-era Minnesota, Girl from the North Country tells a deeply human story of strangers thrown together by hardship—brought to life through Bob Dylan’s lyrics.
- Created by Olivier Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson, the show features over 20 Bob Dylan tracks arranged in stunning new forms by Simon Hale, who won a Tony for his orchestrations.
- After acclaimed runs on Broadway and the West End, having won both Tony and Olivier awards, it returns to its original home, the Old Vic, for a strictly limited 9-week run.
- If you're looking for a musical that lingers with you, Girl from the North Country London tickets offer a unique blend of theatre and music that’s rarely seen on stage
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Storyline
Set in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1934, Girl from the North Country in London introduces you to a guesthouse sheltering a cross-section of the era’s lost and hopeful. Each character—debt-laden tenants, wandering musicians—brings a story of love, loss, and survival amid the Great Depression. Interwoven with their lives, Dylan’s lyrics underscore themes of faith, hardship, forgiveness, and desperation. As secrets emerge, and songs shift between solace and sorrow, the guesthouse becomes a crucible for human resilience. Who will find redemption, and who will drift away? Discover it live at the Old Vic.
Show timings
Show timings for Girl from the North Country may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Cast & Crew
- Leading roles: Colin Bates as Gene Laine, Katie Brayben as Elizabeth Laine, Colin Connor as Nick Laine, David Ganly as Mr Burke, Steffan Harri as Elias Burke
- Writer & Director: Conor McPherson
- Music & Lyrics: Bob Dylan
- Set & Costume: Rae Smith
- Orchestrator, Arranger & Musical Supervisor: Simon Hale
- Lighting: Mark Henderson
- Sound: Simon Baker
Age Suitability
- This show is suitable for ages 14 years and above.
- Audio described: Thursday, August 7, 7:30pm (Touch Tour 5:30pm, Saturday, August 9, 2:30pm (Touch Tour 12:00pm)
- Relaxed (also Audio described, captioned and BSL interpreted): Saturday, August 9, 2:30pm (Touch Tour 12:00pm)
- Captioned: Saturday, August 9, 2:30pm, Monday, August 11, 7:30pm
- British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted: Saturday, August 9, 2:30pm, Friday, August 15, 7:30pm
- 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.
About Theatre
With over two centuries of history, the Old Vic Theatre opened in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre and now seats around 1,067 guests across three levels, including stalls, dress circle, and Lilian Baylis Circle. A Grade II* listed London landmark, the venue has showcased legends like Laurence Olivier, Judi Dench, and Maggie Smith. Known for blending classic drama and innovative productions, it remains a cultural beacon on the South Bank.
The Old Vic Theatre seating plan will help you find the best seats in the theater.
Getting There
- Tube: Waterloo station (Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee, Waterloo & City lines) is a 2-minute walk. Southwark (Jubilee) and Blackfriars (District & Circle) are within a 15-minute walk.
- Bus: Routes 1, 68, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, N1, N68, and N171 serve stops right on Waterloo Road near the theatre
Facilities & Accessibility
Available facilities: restrooms, bar, cloakroom, cafe, gift shop
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, hearing assistance, access performances, audio description, accessible elevator, sign language interpreters, step-free access
Additional Information
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
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Cancellation & Refunds
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Frequently asked questions
The cost of the tickets starts from £27.50 and will vary depending on the type of seats you choose.
The musical does not have a strict age limit. However, it is most suitable for children aged 14 years and above.
The show is playing at the Old Vic Theatre in London.
It follows guests at a 1934 Duluth, Minnesota guesthouse during the Great Depression, exploring love, loss, and hope through Bob Dylan’s songs woven into a compelling, character‑driven drama
The running time is 2 hours 30 minutes with one 20-minute intermission(s).
The main stars of the show are Colin Bates as Gene Laine, Katie Brayben as Elizabeth Laine, Colin Connor as Nick Laine, David Ganly as Mr Burke, Steffan Harri as Elias Burke
The musical has a range of delightful songs. Listen to classics like “Like a Rolling Stone,” “Make You Feel My Love,” “All Along the Watchtower,” “Forever Young,” “Hurricane,” and more from Dylan’s catalogue spanning 1963–2012.
Yes, there are BSL-signed, captioned, and audio-described performances scheduled throughout the run. Audio-described performances will take place on August 7 at 7:30pm (with a Touch Tour at 5:30pm) and August 9 at 2:30pm (Touch Tour at 12:00 noon). A relaxed performance, which is also audio described, captioned, and BSL interpreted, will be held on August 9 at 2:30pm. Captioned performances are scheduled for August 9 at 2:30pm and August 11 at 7:30pm, while BSL-interpreted performances will take place on August 9 at 2:30pm and August 15 at 7:30pm.
