The New Vic Theatre will revive its acclaimed production of Around The World In 80 Days, this May as part of the theatre’s 40th anniversary celebrations. Originally produced in 2013, the show went on to tour internationally in 2019 with its most recent run at New York’s New Victory Theater. The production now returns to its Staffordshire home.
Adapted from the novel by Jules Verne, Around The World In 80 Days By Laura Eason, will be directed by New Vic Artistic Director Theresa Heskins, whose credits include the Olivier award-winning The Worst Witch (West End); Marvellous, the New Vic production which opened new West End venue @sohoplace and UK Theatre award-winning The Snow Queen, who reunites the creative team and members of the original cast for the revival.
A high-spirited, fast-moving escapade filled with Victorian eccentricity, romance and derring-do, eight actors play a total of 109 characters in this ambitious, action-packed story that follows the journey of Phileas Fogg as he attempts to circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Joined by his trusty valet Passepartout, his journey takes him through the atmospheric alleyways of Victorian London, across the subcontinent and through the Wild West, travelling by any means necessary in a race against the clock.
Cast of Around The World In 80 Days
Pushpinder Chani Mr Naidu and others
Thomas Cotran Colonel Proctor and others
Dennis Herdman Inspector Fix
Michael Hugo Passepartout
Elliot Parchment-Morrison Captain Speedy and others
Purvi Parmar Mrs Aouda and others
Kiara Nicole Pillai Miss Singh and others
Andrew Pollard Phileas Fogg
Creative Team
Theresa Heskins Director
Lis Evans Designer
Alex Stafford Marshall Lighting Designer
James Atherton Composer
Beverley Norris-Edmunds Choreographer
How much are the tickets for Around The World In 80 Days?
Tickets are on sale now, priced from £15 to £42.
How do I book tickets to watch Around The World In 80 Days?
Tickets are now on sale and available from the Box Office, by calling 01782 717962 or visit the New Vic Theatre’s website here.
How long will Around The World In 80 Days be running for and what are the timings?
Around The World In 80 Days will open at the New Vic Theatre on Saturday, 23 May and will run until Saturday, 20 June 2026 with evening shows at 7.30pm and Matinee at 2.15pm (on 30/05, 04/06, 06/06, 11/06, 13/06 and 20/06).
Interpreted Performances
Captioned: 7.30pm @ Tue, 9 June
Audio described: 2.15pm @ Sat, 13 June
Where is New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
New Vic Theatre
Etruria Road
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0JG
The theatre has a large car park, with a £2.50 charge on show days. Only contactless card payment is currently accepted for parking charges.
The theatre café is open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday – then from 5.30pm for pre-show meals.
Booking is required for pre-show meals 5.30pm onwards, via their booking system at this link.
About The New Vic Theatre
Founded in 1962, the New Vic is the producing theatre for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. With around eight major productions a year, its varied programme includes contemporary drama, new commissions, adaptations and classics. Recent productions have toured nationally and internationally, and have transferred to London and Manchester. The New Vic has developed extensive and award-winning community involvement. It works regionally, nationally and internationally through its education department and New Vic Borderlines, which aims to change the lives of the most disadvantaged members of the community. The New Vic is funded by Arts Council England, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council and Staffordshire County Council.
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