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Good Night, Oscar

Starring Sean Hayes

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Emmy and Tony Award-winner Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) brings his acclaimed, Tony Award-winning performance to our stage this summer – direct from a critically acclaimed Broadway season.

It’s 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the hottest late-night talk-show on television. His favourite guest? Character actor, pianist, and wild card Oscar Levant. Famous for his witty one-liners, Oscar has a favourite: “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity; I have erased this line.” Tonight, Oscar will prove just that when he appears live on national TV in an episode that Paar’s audience—and the rest of America—won’t soon forget.

Full of humour, with an unmissable, virtuosic performance from Sean Hayes, Good Night, Oscar masterfully explores fame, artistry, and the fragility of genius. Don't miss this strictly limited one time seven-week summer season.

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Running time: 1 hour and 40 minutes, no interval

Please note that evening performances start at 7pm. Latecomers may not be admitted.

Age guidance: 12+

This production contains adult topics, including depictions of mental health conditions, prescribed drug abuse, strong language and the use of fake cigarettes.

For more information about the themes in this show, see Content Advice and Resources page.

 

Accessible performances     
Sat 23 Aug, 2.30pm
BSL-interpreted performance          
BSL-interpreted by TheatreSign. 

Wed 27 Aug, 7pm
Captioned performance

Fri 5 Sep, 7pm
Audio-described performance
Touch Tour at 5.15pm
 

Take a look at our Accessible Events page to find out more about the accessibility of our venues. Our Access Guide contains more information and advice on accessible seating in the theatre. Please note seats in the back row of the Stalls are step free. All other stalls seats lead off stepped aisles.

Presented in association with the Barbican.

Please note that the appearance of any particular cast member cannot be guaranteed in the unforeseen event of illness or other circumstances beyond our control.

Creative team

  • Doug Wright   Writer
  • Lisa Peterson   Director
  • Rachel Hauck   Set Designer
  • Emilio Sosa   Costume Designer
  • Ben Stanton & Carolina Ortiz   Co-Lighting Designers
  • André Pluess   Sound Designer
  • J. Jarad Janas   Original WHAM Designer
  • Chris Fenwick   US Music Supervisor & Arranger
  • Denzel Westley-Sanderson   UK Associate Director
  • Mike Kaukl   US Associate Set Designer
  • Sabrina Cuniberto   UK Associate Costume Designer / Supervisor
  • Rob Casey   UK Associate Lighting Designer
  • Gareth Tucker   UK Associate Sound Designer
  • Sam Cox   UK Associate WHAM Designer / Supervisor
  • Marcus Hall Props   Props Supervisor
  • Charlotte Ranson / Jason Culverwell   Production Management
  • Aundrea Fudge   Voice & Dialect Coach

Cast

  • Sean Hayes  
  • Daniel Adeosun  
  • David Burnett  
  • Richard Katz  
  • Ben Rappaport  
  • Eric Sirakian  
  • Tashinga Bepete  
  • Ben Butler  
  • Charlotte Hunter  
  • Max Roll  
  • Ryan Speakman  
  • Rosalie Craig  

Ticket prices

Standard
From £20 *
* Excludes £4 booking fee

Booking fees

£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction. 

No fee when tickets are booked in person.

Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.

These accessibility provisions are available for this event.

Audio described
BSL
Captioned

Reviews

  • ‘Sean Hayes is a virtuosic tour de force‘
    Entertainment Weekly
  • ‘Sean Hayes’ performance demands to be seen‘
    Variety
  • ‘A towering comedy‘
    Theatermania
  • ‘A revelation‘
    Chicago Tribune

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Location
The Barbican Theatre is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.

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