UK: Claire Foy and Matt Smith return to The Old Vic

" Crown" stars Claire Foy and Matt Smith have been preparing for a run of socially distanced live-streamed performances at London's Old Vic atre.

y are acting in Duncan MacMillan's "Lungs", a production directed by Matw Warchus.

performances, set to begin on Friday, are meant to boost atre's finances as its usual ticket sales and revenue have been depleted due to COVID-19.

Each performance of "Lungs" and or scheduled play reings in series will be available for over 1,000 households per night.

re will also be matinees. Tickets will be priced as y are for in-person performances.

"Lungs" runs through July 4.

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