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Young Vic reopens ... plus reader offer: save 50% on Cut Price Card

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Celebrations were held in The Cut on Wednesday to mark the long-awaited reopening of the Young Vic theatre.

Young Vic reopens ... plus reader offer: save 50% on Cut Price Card

"Tonight is the culmination of two dreams" said artistic director David Lan in his message on the programme's first page. "Of Frank Dunlop's when he founded the theatre in 1970 and ours when we took the decision in 2000 not to let the crumbling, temporary, time-torn structure fall down."

The entrance remains the tiled butcher's shop still recalled by old customers. The name remains over the doorway.

A fanfare silenced the audience waiting in the new foyer for a welcome from the theatre board's Patrick McKenna.

Arts Council chair Sir Christopher Frayling said it was "terrific to be home and find enough of the old Young Vic and enough of the new Young Vic" in the building by an amazing architect.

"It's the best value of any rebuilt in the last forty years and a new cultural landmark."

David Lan, who received long applause, praised the architect Steve Tompkins and his team.

Among others present were London Assembly member Val Shawcross, Southwark Council leader Nick Stanton, Coin Street boss Iain Tuckett, residents living in and around The Cut and relatives of the cast also living in Lambeth and Southwark.

The opening show, Tobias and the Angel, continues until 21 October.

50% off Young Vic Cut Price Card

Treat yourself to a Cut Price Card for £7.50 this October and celebrate the Young Vic's return to Waterloo.

A Cut Price Card normally costs £15 and offers the perfect way to see shows, sample the menu at the Cut Bar and save money.

Benefits include:
• 20% off full price tickets
• 10% of a meal for two (food only)
• 10% off an interval drink
• Advance information by e-mail
• Free ticket exchange
• Discounts and promotions from other arts organisations

Call 020 7922 2922 and quote 'SE1 Offer' (Mon-Sat 10am-6pm) or buy online

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