We’ve been blown away with the brilliant responses to the first few previews of Part 1 & 2 of The Inheritance.
Inspired by the novel ‘Howards End’ by E.M. Forster, The Inheritance asks what is it like to be a young gay man in New York? This hilarious and profound heart-breaker runs at the Young Vic until 19 May.
See what audiences have been saying on social media and book your tickets now.
You know as a writer when you see a play that says everything you have been trying to say but better and makes you want to throw out everything you’ve ever written. Yeah that. #theinheritance #part1 @youngvictheatre brilliant.
— Philip Dehany (@philipdehany) March 14, 2018
#TheInheritance @youngvictheatre ! Part 1…..blew my mind. Prolific writing, genius direction, effortless talent on stage, gripping story, authentic characters…heart breaking. 🌹
— John Falsetto® (@FalsettoJohn) March 15, 2018
Syrus Lowe, Kyle Soller & Michael Marcus. Photo by Simon Annand.
Matthew Lopez has written the most beautiful play #TheInheritance @youngvictheatre It sings! As a young uncelebrated playwright he deserves it all.
— Danny Lee Wynter (@dannyleewynter) March 15, 2018
The Inheritance Pt1 @youngvictheatre is hands down the best work I have ever seen on stage. I urge you to get tickets – especially because you get to see @SyrusLoweDown smash it 👏 a touching, slick and above all illuminating piece of work – hungry for Pt2!
— Nathaniel McCloskey (@NatCloskey) March 15, 2018
Just watched the first part of The Inheritance @youngvictheatre – probably the best thing I’ve watched this year. Great cast, so powerful – can’t wait for part 2 tomorrow! #mustsee pic.twitter.com/fPyveg70l8
— Rory Day (@cosmetic_lad) March 14, 2018
Kyle Soller, Samuel H. Levine & Andrew Burnap. Photo by Simon Annand.
@youngvictheatre ‘Inheritance’ tonight left me speechless. One of the best pieces of theatre out there! Such a powerful message and genius storytelling. Can’t wait for Part 2 tomorrow 👏🏻
— James Wilson (@_james_wilsonn) March 14, 2018
“To love is to make an appointment with heartbreak”
Saw part two of #theinheritance at @youngvictheatre on Friday night and haven’t stop thinking about it since. One of the most truthful, beautiful, funny, heartbreaking shows I’ve ever seen!
Congratulations to all involved.
— Jamie Marie (@jamiemarieleary) March 12, 2018
Kyle Soller, Paul Hilton & John Benjamin Hickey. Photo by Simon Annand.
@youngvictheatre #theinheritance. A high watermark in a long run of exemplary theatre ventures. I’ve been coming to this theatre since 1983. This was another memorable occasion crafted by skilled practitioners. Funny, sad, poetic, lively and charismatic.
— Julius Wilsonbear (@JuliusWilsonb) March 12, 2018
Never been in a room full of people trying to keep it together and not sniffle too loudly like at the end of #TheInheritance at @youngvictheatre I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house!
— Trish 🌟 (@intersteIIIar) March 11, 2018
Lengthy and deserved standing ovation for the deeply moving and thought provoking #theinheritance at @youngvictheatre. I have seen both parts and I have to admit crying in both but blabbing in the second. #thankyou
— Simon Harris (@SimonHasw8) March 10, 2018
Samuel H. Levine & Andrew Burnap. Photo by Simon Annand.
I’ve seen hundreds of plays and #TheInheritance @youngvictheatre is simply one of the very best I’ve ever experienced – comparisons with Angels in America are wholly justified; and what an utter treat when Vanessa Redgrave graced the stage, joining a superlative cast
— James Hadley (@JamesSHadley) March 10, 2018
So everyone’s going to be talking about The Inheritance by Matthew Lopez @youngvictheatre Part 1 down, Part 2 next week… ❤️ pic.twitter.com/YpMWQ6Uzw5
— Matthew Todd (@MrMatthewTodd) March 2, 2018
Extraordinary night @youngvictheatre #TheInheritance – pure brilliance on every level. Exquisite – entire audience on their feet cheering and weeping at only second preview. It should get every award out there. Stephen Daldry is a genius – beautiful play Matthew Lopez. Thank you.
— Charlie Carter (@charliecphotog) March 4, 2018
Standing ovation for last night’s performance of #TheInheritance at @youngvictheatre absolutely brilliant. Funny and moving. A must see production
— Derek J. Kettlety (@djkettlety) March 11, 2018
2/2
Part 2 is possibly superior, as it cashes in on all the character work and setup of part 1 (which is also great).
Energetic, moving, funny, fresh.
Standing ovation and sniffles all over the shop.
Wow.
Well done to all involved! @youngvictheatre #theinheritance 2/2— Shai Matheson (@ShaiMatheson) March 10, 2018
Just back from part 2 #TheInheritance at the Young Vic. Amazing performances by @McDrewBur Samuel H Levine and the iconic Vanessa Redgrave. A stunning piece of theatre. 5***** from me & hopefully the critics @oldvictheatre pic.twitter.com/cMAtlC9Ijv
— Martin Clark (@MartinC93414706) March 10, 2018
#TheInheritance @youngvictheatre was one of the best plays I’ve seen this century – I laughed, I cried, and felt profoundly moved – and I havent seen a production of such directorial clarity since Robert Icke’s Oresteia pic.twitter.com/PLYtsPtRAD
— James Hadley (@JamesSHadley) March 5, 2018
#Theatre Part 1 #TheInheritance @youngvictheatre. Inspired by #EMForster‘s Howard’s End. Young #gay men in New York, pre and post #AIDS. Beautiful storytelling, superb nuanced performances, and clever writing, interweaving the Howard’s End story. I was absorbed. A masterpiece. pic.twitter.com/kCqXT41nNF
— Rakshita Patel (@MycroftBrolly) March 5, 2018
The Inheritance runs at the Young Vic until 19 May. Stephen Daldry directs this hilarious and profound world premiere in two parts by New York playwright Matthew Lopez.
Book tickets: https://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/the-inheritance