Good Night, Oscar Tickets - Barbican

Following a critically acclaimed season on Broadway, Emmy and Tony Award-winner Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) now brings his acclaimed, Tony Award-winning performance to London at the Barbican this Summer in Good Night, Oscar.

It’s 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the nation's hottest late-night TV talk show. Jack's favourite guest is pianist, character actor, and wild card Oscar Levant. Oscar is famous for his witty one-liners, with his favourite being: “There’s a very fine line between insanity and genius; I have erased this line.” Oscar will prove this point tonight when he appears live on national TV in an episode of the show that Paar’s audience—and the rest of America—won’t forget.

This virtuosic and humourous performance from Sean Hayes masterfully explores artistry, fame, and the true fragility of genius. This strictly limited seven-week season at the Barbican this summer is expected to sell out quickly – advance booking is advised.

 

Address
Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS

Venue Facilities
Air conditioned

Nearest Tube
Barbican

Tube Lines
Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City

Directions from nearest tube

(10mins) Take Goswell Road and turn right at Fann Street. Continue straight onto Fortune Street, before turning right at Whitecross Street and follow it all the way down to the theatre entrance.

Railway Station
Moorgate

Bus Numbers
(Beech Street) 76, 153; (City Road) 21, 43, 141, 205, 214, 271

Night Bus Numbers
(Beech Street) N76; (City Road) 43, 205, 214, 271

Car Park
Aldersgate Street underground car park (10mins)

Within Congestion Zone
Yes

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The Barbican Theatre is a medium size venue situated on Silk Street in the City of London and has a capacity of 1170 seats.

Seats throughout the auditorium have good legroom and offer excellent views of the action from comfortable seats with only a few minor overhang restrictions being found on all levels.

Premium seats in the theatre can be found in the centre section of the Stalls and Circle and offer a perfect view of the stage with rows F-J considered to be an excellent vantage point to view the action, but seats further forward are preferred if you want a more intimate experience.

For savvy patrons looking for last-minute bargains or on a budget, the least expensive seats can be found in the Gallery. Please be advised that these seats are quite high up though which can feel distant from the stage. Seats at the ends of rows in each section can also offer value and are generally cheaper, due to having side-angled views of the stage.

1 hour 40 minutes (no interval). Latecomers may not be admitted

This production is recommended for patrons aged 12+.

Good Night, Oscar contains adult themes, including depictions of mental health conditions, strong language, prescribed drug abuse, and the use of fake cigarettes.

BSL Performance: 23rd August 2025 at 14:30. Captioned Performance: 27th August 2025 at 19:00. Audio Described: 5th September 2025 at 19:00.

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Event Detail

31 July 2025
21 September 2025
Barbican
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