The Second Woman - Priority Booking

WHAT IS THE SECOND WOMAN?

In a brilliant concept inspired the 1977 John Cassavetes film Opening Night, created by an all-female-identifying and non-binary team who capture and mix the action live from multiple cameras, 100 different men are invited to star opposite ‘Virginia’ (played by award-winning actress Ruth Wilson) who performs the exact same scene again and again, for a full 24 hours. 

None of the 100 different Martys have met or rehearsed with Virginia. Most of them are non-actors, and while the presence of each new Marty shifts the meaning of this intimate exchange, it’s the recurring, unnerving yet familiar moments that shock. Whether you choose to stay for 24 minutes or the full 24 hours, the precarious nature of gender and power relationships will continue to circle in your mind long after you leave your seat.

The Young Vic co-produce with LIFT to bring an exciting new production of this internationally-acclaimed epic feat of endurance theatre and live cinema to London. 

HOW DO I BOOK PRIORITY TICKETS?

A limited number of 24-Hour Tickets will be available to members ahead of the general on-sale. If you're already a member here's how you can book during our priority period:

• The priority booking button below will start working at 11.30 am on Tuesday 10 March.
• Following the link will take you to a waiting room, where you will be held until priority booking opens at 12 noon.
• When booking opens, all members in the waiting room will be randomly allocated a place in the queue to buy tickets. It doesn’t matter when you enter the waiting room: you have the same chance of being at the front of the queue if you arrive at 11.59 as if you arrive at 11.30.
• Once you’re in the queue, you will be able to see how many people are in front of you and how long it will take for you to get through to our ticketing pages.
• You will need to be logged in to access priority booking, so we strongly recommend that you double check your login details before the priority booking period begins.

If you're not yet a member but would like to join the scheme, visit this page.

If you are a LIFT festival supporter please visit liftfestival.com for more information on priority access.

WHAT IS A 24-HOUR TICKET? 

• The only way to guarantee the full 24-hour experience, from beginning to end.
• Guaranteed entry at 4pm for the entire 24-hour experience.
• You must arrive in time to be seated by 4pm on Fri 19 June when the performance begins.
• Once you are seated at 4pm, you can choose to stay for the full 24-hours or leave whenever you wish.
• If you choose to leave at any point during the show, other than for a bathroom break, you will have to re-join the Priority Queue and will be re-admitted at the earliest available opportunity.
• If you leave the premises and want to return, your allocated wristband must be worn to help us identify your ticket type and you will have to re-join the Priority Queue.
• Please note: latecomers will have to join the Priority Queue to be admitted.

WHAT IF I MISS OUT ON TICKETS?

A further allocation of tickets will go on sale to the general public at 3pm on Tuesday 10 March. To book tickets during the general on-sale visit this page. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to stay for the full 24 hours?
What if I have to go to the bathroom?
Will there be food?

Everything you need to know about this unique experience.