Details

Needs must. Needs lust. Meet David - gay, disabled and profoundly horny. He can't eat, drink or shower by himself - let alone the rest. Totally inexperienced, he embarks on a sexual and romantic odyssey, armed with a fierce brain and impressive nudes (that he has to get someone else to take). But can David keep it casual whilst also relying on round-the-clock care? Can he manage the thrill and uncertainty of random hook-ups after a lifetime of knock-backs? Hilarious, challenging and heart-breaking, ANIMAL won the inaugural Through The Mill Prize (Hope Mill Theatre supported by Jonathan Harvey), and was shortlisted in the top five for the Papatango Prize out of more than 1,500 entries.

Cast/Performers

Christopher John-Slater (David), Amy Loughton (Jill), Matt Ayleigh (Derek / Nuno), Harry Singh (Mani / Michael), Joshua Liburd (Liam), William Oxborrow (Rob / Ray / Alan / Dad)

Creatives/Company

Author: Jon Bradfield (from a story by Jon Bradfield and Josh Hepple)
Presented by(s): Park Theatre, Hope Mill Theatre
Director(s): Bronagh Lagan, Teenie Macleod (assistant), Cathy Waller (movement director / access coordinator), Robbie Taylor Hunt (intimacy)
Design(s): Gregor Connelly, Matt Powell (video)
Costume: Gregor Connelly