Moonfleece by Philip Ridley at the Pleasance Theatre

‘You don’t live life as a story. You live it as life. The story comes after.’

Lidless Theatre Presents

Moonfleece

by Philip Ridley

21st March -15th April 2018

Pleasance Theatre, London

An abandoned home. A lost brother. A secret love. Curtis has arranged a meeting in a flat of a derelict tower block. As a child, Curtis lived happily here, but then tragedy struck and his elder brother died. Now, Curtis is seeing his brother’s ghost. With the aid of Gavin and Tommy, fellow members of the far right political party of which he is a leading figure, Curtis aims to find out why this ghost is haunting him. Things, however, do not go as planned.

Two squatters now occupy the flat, and one of them has a story to tell – a story that will change Curtis’s life forever.

Moonfleece is an intense, thrilling, and hilarious exploration of modern Britain. Its representation of the far right, racism, homophobia, and authority have become even more charged in the seven years after it premiered. Join Lidless Theatre for this timely revival of Philip Ridley’s once banned play.

Director Max Harrison said “I am thrilled to begin working with such a talented group of young actors and The Pleasance Theatre to revive Philip Ridley’s Moonfleece. It will be an excellent opportunity to explore the world through 11 young, engaged, and vibrant voices.”

Producer Maya Ellis said “We wanted to reenergise Moonfleece in the current climate and rise of the far-right globally. We are so excited to be introducing this seminal play to a new generation and audience and are excited to begin working with Islington’s Youth Council and London Schools to make this happen.”

Dates: 21st March – 15th April 2018 (19:45) Sundays (17:30)
Running Time: 90 minutes
Location: The Pleasance Theatre, Carpenters Mews, North Road, London, N7 9EF
Box office: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/moonfleece#overview  –  020 7609 1800
Company Members:
Link: Rocio Rodriguez – Inniss
Tommy: Josh Horrocks
Gavin: Josh Dolphin
Curtis: James Downie
Alex: Seyan Sarvan
Jez: Joseph Aldous
Nina: Adeline Waby
Sarah: Lily Smith
Zak: Jaz Hutchins
Wayne: Ben Woodhall
Stacey: Nat Johnson
Directed by Max Harrison
Assistant Director Greg Birks & Ellie Morris
Produced by Maya Ellis
Designed by Kitty Hinchcliffe