1751. London is over-crowded. The morals are as loose as the women and the crime as free as the gin. On the streets, prostitutes, footpads and highwaymen coalesce with Dukes, members of Parliament and anyone in between. Somewhere near the bottom of this heap is an orphan named Tom Nero. Trapped in a brutal and compelling struggle to survive, he grapples, hustles and kills to rise above the fate society has dealt him.T1509328716A new play based on the engravings of William Hogarth.Company Simple8. Director Sebastian Armesto. Director Adam Brace. Design Simon Allison. Performer Oliver Birch. Performer David Brett. Performer Stephanie Brittain. Performer Christopher Doyle. Performer Hannah Emanuel. Performer Dudley Hinton. Performer Richard Maxted. Performer Emily Pennant-Rea. Performer Mat Wandless. | |
| 24 May 11 to 24 Jun 11 | Arcola, Inner London :: V1422226940 listing details L304954222 |
