Good Night, Oscar
Emmy and Tony Award-winner Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) brings his acclaimed, Tony Award-winning performance to our stage this summer – direct from a critically acclaimed Broadway season.
It’s 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the hottest late-night talk-show on television. His favourite guest? Character actor, pianist, and wild card Oscar Levant. Famous for his witty one-liners, Oscar has a favourite: “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity; I have erased this line.” Tonight, Oscar will prove just that when he appears live on national TV in an episode that Paar’s audience—and the rest of America—won’t soon forget.
Full of humour, with an unmissable, virtuosic performance from Sean Hayes, Good Night, Oscar masterfully explores fame, artistry, and the fragility of genius. Don't miss this strictly limited one time seven-week summer season.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Running time: 1 hour and 40 minutes, no interval
Age guidance: 12+
This production contains adult topics, including depictions of mental health conditions, prescribed drug abuse, strong language and the use of fake cigarettes.
Accessible performances
Sat 23 Aug, 2.30pm
BSL-interpreted performance
Wed 27 Aug, 7pm
Captioned performance
Fri 5 Sep, 7pm
Audio-described performance
Touch Tour at 5.15pm
Take a look at our Accessible Events page to find out more about the accessibility of our venues. Our Access Guide contains more information and advice on accessible seating in the theatre. Please note seats in the back row of the Stalls are step free. All other stalls seats lead off stepped aisles.
Presented in association with the Barbican.
Please note that the appearance of any particular cast member cannot be guaranteed in the unforeseen event of illness or other circumstances beyond our control.
Creative team
Ticket prices
Corporate Members enjoy 20% off ticket prices for this show.
Discounted tickets subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Excludes £25 tickets.
£15 tickets for performances until 10 Aug 2025.
Aged 14–25? Join Young Barbican for free.
Subject to availability
Members and Members Plus enjoy 20% off ticket prices for this show and no booking fees.
Discounted tickets subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Excludes £25 tickets.
Wheelchair spaces and free companion seats may now be booked online.
Please select the relevant preferences on the access registration page during your booking so we can provide you with the correct information and discounts.
Booking a wheelchair space: Select a seat displaying the wheelchair user icon and then select wheelchair user ticket type. The ticket will be priced at the lowest price for that event. If you need an essential companion, please select the E icon next to the wheelchair space you have selected.
Booking essential companion tickets: Please select at least two tickets and one of them will be automatically discounted to zero in the basket.
Booking British Sign Language or Captioned Seats: Select seats in the area appropriate to your needs.
Groups of 12+ can get £69 seats reduced to £45, Monday to Friday.
Discounted tickets subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.
Premier, Principal and Director’s Circle Patrons get the opportunity to access tickets for sold-out shows.
Booking fees
£4 booking fee per online/phone transaction.
No fee when tickets are booked in person.
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket. If your booking contains several events the highest booking fee will apply. The booking fee may be reduced on certain events. Members do not pay booking fees.
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Location
The Barbican Theatre is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users in the rear of the Stalls (four) and row B of the upper circle (four), both with companion seats. Row B is reached via a platform lift, and staff will be happy to help you. Seats in the back row of the Stalls are suitable for people with limited mobility.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the theatre – please tell us when booking, to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the cloakroom staff during the performance.
Sign language
For our occasional BSL-signed performances. Stalls seats close to the signer are reserved for people with hearing impairments. Please book early and ask for these seats.
Captioned performances
These display the full text of the play on a screen as the actors speak the words. Seats with the best view of the screen are reserved for people with hearing impairments, so please book early and ask for these seats.
Audio-described performances and amplified sound
Headsets are available from the sales kiosk outside the Stalls Right entrance to the theatre
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
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