The Second Woman
Ruth Wilson
★★★★★
A stunning creative feat, from concept to execution.
— The Guardian
★★★★★
An addictive and revelatory work of performance art.
— Fest magazine
★★★★
Each iteration was unique.
— The Sydney Morning Herald
A must-see 24-hour show at London’s Young Vic
19–20 May 2023
One woman. One hundred men. One scene. Twenty-four hours.
House of Oz is proud to support The Second Woman, performed by twice Olivier and Golden Globe winner Ruth Wilson, in association with LIFT Festival at Young Vic on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th May 2023.
Created by Nat Randall and Anna Breckon, The Second Woman was described by The Guardian as “one of the finest examples of independent Australian theatre in years.”
In a feat of dazzling talent and endurance, Ruth Wilson will perform a repeating scene of love and lust lost over a twenty-four-hour period with a carousel of male performers.
Inspired by John Cassavetes' film Opening Night, none of the 100 male performers has rehearsed with Wilson's Virginia, and many will not be trained actors at all.
Whether you watch the scene once or settle in for the whole 24 hours, The Second Woman is a must-see theatrical and cinematic experience.
Press
The Guardian
‘So many people don’t believe anything – only what makes them money’: Ruth Wilson on being a Hollywood outsider'
The Guardian
‘Once in a lifetime’: Ruth Wilson to star in 24-hour show The Second Woman at Young Vic
Independent
The Second Woman: Ruth Wilson to star opposite 100 men in 24-hour play
Time Out London
The wondrous Ruth Wilson will star in this 24-hour, 100-scene, one-off play at the Young Vic
Deadline
Breaking Baz: Ruth Wilson On “Huge Act Of Stamina” Needed To Perform For 24 Hours With 100 Men On London Stage
