Description
Awarded the 2020 Olivier Award for Best New Play, Tom Stoppard’s Leopolstadt has been met with immense critical acclaim after showing at the West End for a limited few weeks before the Covid-19 crisis. Following much eager anticipation, Leopoldstadt is returning to the West End in 2021!
Inspired by his own Jewish heritage, Tom Stoppard’s sensational new play, which is perhaps his last, has been described as contemplative and heartbreaking; it is an exploration of Jewish identity across several generations. Directed by Patrick Marbes, Leopolstadt has been extensively hailed as a masterpiece.
- Recommended age: 12+
- Running time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Plot
Leopolstadt was known as the old, bustling quarter of Vienna in the 20th century, yet Herman Mertz, a manufacturer and baptised Jew married to Catholic Gretl, had greatly elevated himself in the world. Leopolstadt follows the intricacies of prosperous Mertz and his family during the first half of the twentieth century, right up until the Nazis invade Austria and Jewish life is set to change dramatically…
The Wyndham’s Theatre
How to get there
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The Wyndham’s Theatre address is:
Wyndham's Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DA
- Tube: the closest tube station is Leicester Square, which is right next to the theatre. Charing Cross and Holborn are 600m away from the theatre.
- Train: if you are travelling by train, then Charing cross is the closest train station to the Wyndham’s Theatre.
- Car: Wyndham’s Theatre is part of the Q-Car Park Theatreland Scheme, so you can enjoy 50% off after 12pm and for up to 4 hours. You can also park at the Masterpark at Cambridge Circus.
Access
Tickets
There are discounted tickets available for disabled theatregoers and one companion.
Wheelchairs
There are wheelchair spaces at the back of the Stalls, please call the theatre on 0344 482 5137 for more details.
Toilets
There are fully accessible toilets available at the Wyndham’s Theatre.
Bars
The licensed bars are 30 steps down from the Stalls or 2 steps up. There is a drinks service available for disabled customers.
Leopoldstadt Cast 2024
The current Leopoldstadt cast that has been announced consists of Sebastian Armesto, Jenna Augen, Rhys Bailey, Joe Coen, Mark Edel-Hunt, Clara Francis, Ilan Galkoff, Caroline Gruber, Sam Hoare, Natalie Law, Noof McEwan, Dorothea Myer-Bennett, Jake Neads, Aaron Neil, Alexander Newland, Yasmin Paige, Adrian Scarborough, Griffin Stevens, Ed Stoppard, Luke Thallon, Eleanor Wyld and Alexis Zegerman. The children’s cast, comprising three sets of five children, includes Toby Cohen, Zachary Cohen, Olivia Festinger, Tamar Laniado, Maya Larholm, Daniel Lawson, Louis Levy, Libby Lewis, Jack Meredith, Chloe Raphael, Beatrice Rapstone and Montague Rapstone.
FAQ
What is Leopolstadt about?
Leopolstadt follows the lives of the prosperous Herman Merz’ Jewish family in the first half of the 20th century in the busy quarter, Leopoldstadt, in Vienna. However, when the Nazis invade Austria, their lives change forever…
Who wrote Leopolstadt the play?
Leopolstadt was written by the highly regarded and award-winning playwright Tom Stoppard.
What is the running time of Leopolstadt?
The running time is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Where is Leopolstadt showing in London?
Leopolstadt will show at the Wyndham’s Theatre.
What is the recommended age of Leopoldstadt?
The recommended age is 12+.
Who directed Leopolstadt?
Leopolstadt was directed by Patrick Marbes.
Is Leopoldstadt Tom Stoppard’s last play?
The 82 year old playwright said that it is likely to be his last play.
Is Leopoldstadt going on tour?
There are no plans for Leopoldstadt to go on tour in 2021.
Photos of Leopoldstadt
Featured videos
Leopoldstadt | Tom Stoppard and Patrick Marber In Conversation
Leopoldstadt - Wyndham's Theatre
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