The Old Vic holds a reputation as one of the best known and loved theaters in the world. Its philosophy is to offer great plays, great performances, and great nights out in London. Kevin Spacey is the artistic director of the Old Vic Theater, offering another aspect of reputability to the theater. This season, the Old Vic will be premiering Richard III, a William Shakespeare play and Sam Mendes production.

Kevin Spacey is taking up the title role, and Richard III is going to be held as the final season of the Bridge Project. The Bridge Project is a unique three-year series of co-productions devoted to producing large scale classic theater features. This final production is said to blow all others out of the water, a must see for all theater lovers.

Richard III is going to be held at the Old Vic London Theater until September 11 when it will tour around New York. The production with Kevin Spacey is going to be one of the best that the Old Vic Theater and London alike have seen yet. Ticket prices vary making the show affordable for any vacation budget.

What: Richard III
When: June through September 11, 2011
Where: Old Vic, London

Recommended Hotel: Strand Place Hotel