Details

1908, all of Russia is in chaos. Following the euphoria of the October Revolution, a tough crackdown by the government on liberals and dissidents has caused a rise in extremism, with a wave of assassinations, terrorism and open revolt. In a small town near Kazan a corrupt ex-police chief, fallen on hard times through womanising and gambling, has been forced to rely on the goodwill of his wealthy but ailing brother. As the family fritter away the last of the brother's fortune on bribes in attempt to restore them to power, there are rumblings of discontent amongst the youngest children, the last ones. As their world begins to collapse around them, why must they be left to pay for the sins of their parents? UK Premiere.

Cast/Performers

Daragh O'Malley, Louise Gold, Tim Woodward, Omar Baroud, David Burt, Tom Colley, Maroussia Frank, Louise Gold, Gillian Kirkpatrick, Kirsten Obank, Annabel Smith, Andrew Still, Emily Woodward

Creatives/Company

Book by: Gorky
Producer(s): Jermyn Street Theatre, Tom Mansfield (creative producer)
Translation: Cathy Porter
Director: Anthony Biggs
Design: Cecilia Trono
Lighting: Tom Kitney
Sound: Yvonne Gilbert
Costume: Gregor Donnelly