Passing Strange
The unmissable European premiere of this Tony Award-winning musical about civil rights and music
Key information
Run time
TBC
Recommended age
+14 years
Genre
Musical, Off-West End
About the show
Do not miss the European premiere of the Tony Award-winning rock musical, Passing Strange.
- Learn about the story of a young musician who sets out on an electrifying musical odyssey to find himself and his place in the world, swapping his middle-class L.A. upbringing for punk rock and protest in 1980s Amsterdam and Berlin.
- Liesl Tommy (Aretha Franklin biopic Respect, Tony-nominated Eclipsed) directs the European premiere of Passing Strange, with book and lyrics by Stew and music by Stew Stewart and Heidi Rodewald.
Prepare for the experience
- Please note that theatre tickets cannot be purchased with other experiences. Should you want to shop around additional experiences, complete your theatre shows purchase first and explore our range of products after.
Children information
- Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by -and sat next- to a paying adult aged at least 18 years old.
- Children under 5 years old will not be admitted.
- Parents, please, note that this show is recommended for children aged 14 years old and over. Please, expect strong language, including sexually explicit language, discussions about and depiction of drug use, sex work, violence, political unrest, mentions of slavery and nazism.
Accessibility information
- Please contact us if you require any accessibility information about this theatre.
Ticket restrictions
- Theatre show tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-amendable, unfortunately.
Additional information
- Once you select the date and time, hit the ‘View seats’ button to check the availability and price of your preferred seats.
- Your purchase will be timed so you will have 10 minutes to complete it.
- Please note the producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist.
The Passing Strange show’s live date and timeslot availability can be seen upon booking.
- Please arrive 30-45 minutes prior to the event start time to aid with the safe movement of customers around the venue.
- The schedule is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holidays, illness or events beyond the producers’ control.
Regular operating times at the Young Vic are:
- Monday-Saturday: 7:30 pm (additional 2:30 pm sessions on Wednesday and Saturday).
How to get there
- Address: Young Vic (Main House), 66 The Cut, London SE1 8LZ, England, United Kingdom.
- Nearest station: Waterloo.
Frequently asked questions
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Is Passing Strange an autobiography?
- Musicians Stew and Heidi Rodewald are founders of the band The Negro Problem.
- Their Broadway musical Passing Strange is an autobiographical look at Stew’s journey through music.
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How long did Passing Strange run on Broadway?
- The musical Passing Strange ran on Broadway from 8 February 2008 until 20 July 2008.
- Spike Lee filmed the musical on Broadway as a documentary, premiering in 2009.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Encore Tickets.
