Details

Seven self-regarding critics assemble at a disused theatre in response to a mysterious invitation. Too late they discover its gruesome purpose as Edward Lionheart, an actor frenzied by a lifetime of sneering reviews, hacks his revengeful way through the bloody works of Shakespeare, assisted by a gang of murderous tramps. The laws of theatre supersede the laws of physics in this macabre exhibition of putty noses, Kensington gore and some very large acting indeed. By special arrangement with MGM on Stage.

Cast/Performers

Jim Broadbent (Edward Lionheart), Paul Bentall, Sally Dexter, Nick Haverson, Mark Lockyer, Tim McMullan, Rachael Spence, Steve Steen, Rachael Stirling, Gerard Bell, Bette Bourne, Hayley Carmichael, Stephen Harper, Victoria Willing, Edward Woodall

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott
Producer(s): Improbable Theatre, National Theatre
Adapted by(s): Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott
Director(s): Phelim McDermott, Lee Simpson (associate director), Terry King (fight)
Design: Rae Smith
Lighting: Colin Grenfell
Music: Joby Talbot
Sound: Gareth Fry