CARE

I never saw any of that before. All that the birds do… I see it nowWill they be gone too?

A single mum, two feuding pre-teens, and their gran. When Grandmother takes a fall, she is hastily moved to a care home she doesn’t want to be in, surrounded by other elderly people longing for comfort and missing home. But as time passes, she comes to see what really matters in life and between loss and loneliness, we glimpse the unexpected joy in life’s everyday moments.

Following the hugely popular Inequalities trilogy, Alexander Zeldin (LOVE, The Confessions, The Other Place) makes his Young Vic debut and eagerly anticipated return to London.

A life affirming play about the elusive connection between loss and rebirth.

Of Alexander’s previous works:“An unparalleled chronicler of everyday pain and joy” Evening Standard“Alexander Zeldin’s plays are like no-one else’s” The Guardian

Relaxed:

• Wednesday, 27th May, 2:30pm
  
• Saturday, 4th July, 2:30pm (with captions)
  

Audio Described:

• Thursday, 4th June, 7:30pm (touch tour at 6:30pm)
  
• Saturday, 13th June, 2:30pm (touch tour at 1:30pm)
  

Captioned:

• Wednesday, 10th June, 7:30pm
  

BSL:

• Thursday, 11th June, 7:30pm
  
• Wednesday, 1st July, 2:30pm

Important Information

The production features depictions of old age and death, including death of family members, strong language, elder abuse/age discrimination, and violence, issues with food/eating.

Age Restrictions

Ages 14+.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Tue 12th May 2026 until Sat 11th July 2026.

Show times for each day are below.

Young Vic Details

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