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The Old Man and the Pool Tickets

Indulge in the healing power of laughter with The Old Man & The Pool!
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Tickets for The Old Man & The Pool are available now!

Indulge in the healing power of laughter with the strictly limited West End run of Mike Birbiglia's acclaimed production, The Old Man & The Pool! Limited to just 4 weeks at Wyndham's Theatre, this show is a comedic remedy for those struggling with ageing bodies in a chaotic world. Book your tickets for The Old Man & The Pool today! 

About The Old Man & The Pool 

Mike asks all the big questions as he recounts his coming-of-age tale, including: why are we here? What comes next? What happens when the items you thought were decorative at the doctor's office start to actually serve a purpose? This story about life, death, and a heavily chlorinated YMCA pool appeals to viewers between the ages of 12 and 112 and received raving reviews while playing in packed theatres in the US. Now, the comedy of the year is coming to charm London audiences!

The Old Man & The Pool creatives 

Renowned for his skills as a director, actor, and master storyteller, Mike Birbiglia takes the lead in the captivating production of The Old Man & The Pool. Birbiglia has a string of highly acclaimed one-man shows to his name, including Sleepwalk with Me, My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Thank God For Jokes, and The New One

My Girlfriend's Boyfriend garnered him the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Solo Show, while his performance in The New One earned him both the Drama Desk Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award. Notably, Birbiglia also showcased his directorial skills by adapting Sleepwalk with Me into a film in which he starred.

Birbiglia has made notable appearances in films such as The Fault in Our Stars, A Man Called Otto, and Trainwreck. He has also left his mark on television with appearances in acclaimed shows such as Orange is the New Black and Billions.

The Old Man & The Pool tickets are available now! 

Remember - Mike is here for a good time, not a long time! Book your tickets today!

Age restriction

This production is suitable for ages 12+

Running time

1 hour 20 minutes (no interval)

Performance dates

12 September - 7 October 2023

Special notes

Everyone, regardless of age, must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted. Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break but we cannot guarantee admittance into the performance.

Access

Audio Described Performance Monday 18 September 2023 at 7:45pm. Captioned Performance - Wednesday 20 September 2023 at 6:30pm

Venue Information

Wyndham's Theatre
Charing Cross RoadLondonWC2H 0DA

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