Sir Ian McKellen has announced a mammoth UK tour of one man shows in honour of his 80th birthday next year.
The tour runs from January to August and he’s making more than a few stops in London along the way, playing 20 dates at theatres and arts centres across the city.
His fee and all the profits will be donated to each theatre’s charitable projects or restoration funds.
Here’s everything you need to know about the London shows.
What are Ian McKellen’s 2019 London dates?
January 25-6 – The Space
January 28 – National Theatre, Lyttelton
January 30 – Young Vic
February 3 – Bridge Theatre
February 4 – Richmond Theatre
February 6 – Above the Stag Theatre
February 10 – Hampstead Theatre
February 11 – Arts Theatre
February 17 – Old Vic
February 21 – Royal Court
February 24-5 – The Queens Theatre
February 26 – RADA (Students only)
March 1 – Donmar Warehouse (Free for 25 and unders and through theatre's YOUNG+FREE programme)
March 4 – Questors Ealing
March 3 – Lyric Hammersmith
March 7 – Duke of York’s Theatre
March 10 – Theatre Royal Stratford East
September 15 – National Theatre, Olivier
What’s in the show?
It’ll be a mix of acting and anecdotes, with some Shakespeare and Tolkien, as well as a bit of gay poetry and memories of the battle to change laws around homosexuality. McKellen has also hinted than he might be joined by acting friends should they turn up on the night. He told the Standard: “It’s not a farewell tour. It’s more like ‘Oh, hello again!’” Audience members will also get the chance to act with him on stage.
How do I get tickets?
Head over to ianonstage.co.uk to buy tickets. Prices will depend on the theatre.
