


The Fool leaves King Lear before the blinding. Before the ice-creams in the interval. In this extraordinary solo work, Tim Crouch draws on ideas of virtual reality to send the character back to the wreckage of the world they left.
Truth’s a Dog Must to Kennel switches between scathing stand-up and an audacious act of collective imagining. It’s a celebration of live performance and a skewering of the state we’re in now. ★★★★★ The Scotsman Fringe First, 2022.
This will be a special stripped-back version of the hit Fringe show, reimagined for Shedinburgh.
1hr 10min. No Interval.
Events, Off West End, Comedy
Ages 15+.
3rd October, 2026
This production contains distressing/triggering themes, sexual/adult themes, violence and strong language/swearing.
By: Tim Crouch
You'll find the Young Vic in the South Bank area of London, a short walk from the Tate Modern, the National Theatre and the river Thames. We are a five-minute stroll from Waterloo, Waterloo East or Southwark stations.
The easiest (and greenest!) way to get to the Young Vic is to use public transport. To plan your journey on public transport, visit TfL's journey planner or call 020 7222 1234 (Textphone 020 7918 3015). For information on what TfL have in place to make your journey safe, click here.
🚇 Tube Waterloo station is on the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City lines. Southwark station is on the Jubilee line.
🚂 Rail Waterloo and Waterloo East. Charing Cross and London Bridge stations are one stop away by Tube.
🚲 Bike There are cycle racks in front of the building. There are also Transport for London Cycle Hire docking points at Waterloo and Southwark stations a short walk away, click here to find one. Visit the TFL website to plan your cycle route.
👣 On Foot It's easy to walk here from most areas of Central London. Plan your walking route with TfL.
🚘 Car The nearest car parks are National Car Park Ltd on Upper Ground, Coin Street and Waterloo station.
We are in London's congestion zone, which means you will likely incur a charge if you drive into central London. For the latest information, visit www.cclondon.com.
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| Sunday | 4:50 PM |
The Fool leaves King Lear before the blinding. Before the ice-creams in the interval. In this extraordinary solo work, Tim Crouch draws on ideas of virtual reality to send the character back to the wreckage of the world they left.
1hr 10min. No Interval.
The Maria Theatre.
The price for tickets to Truth's a Dog Must to Kennel starts at £25.
Ages 15+.
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