Details

In a Hampshire stable, a youth blinds six horses with a metal spike. Convicted of this appalling crime, seventeen-year-old Alan Strang is sent to a secure psychiatric hospital. Martin Dysart, the child psychiatrist assigned to him, begins to probe Alan's past in an attempt to understand his motives. Initially the boy is silent and uncooperative, but as Dysart digs deeper, he begins to win Alan s trust and the truth gradually emerges. Finally, as Alan struggles to be free of his demons, he must relive the events of that terrible night. Inspired by a true story, Peter Shaffer's unique psychological thriller explores the complex relationships between worship, myth and sexuality. Equus contains strong language, adult themes and nudity. The play won both the Tony Award and New York Critics Circle Award for Best New Play in 1977.

Cast/Performers

Paul Fowler (Martin Dysart), Sean Carrigan (Alan Strang), Stevy Bachtalia (The Nurse), Jenny Corder (Hesther Saloman), Frances Iles (Dora Strang), Robert Iles (Frank Strang), Brian Holt (Harry Dalton), Ami Sayers (Jill Mason), Ben Gaytten (Nuggett), Helen Stoddart, Josh Ward, Mark Matthews, Tim Read, Matt Cranfield, Jemma Aldous, Jemma Gilmour, Laura Gale

Creatives/Company

Author: Peter Shaffer
Director: Gene David Kirk
Design(s): Jenny Corder, Sarah Mayhem (mask), Eleanor Cain (horses heads)
Lighting: Owen Jones
Sound: Luke Mills
Choreographer: Melody Gunter
Other: Yolanda Romero-Garcia (multi media design and editing)