Accidental Death of an Anarchist

Following a critically acclaimed, sell-out run at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Accidental Death of an Anarchist transfers to the West End for a strictly limited run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 12 June.

 

An Anarchist has fallen to his death from a police station window. But did he jump or was he thrown? As the police prepare for an inquiry into the incident, an unhinged showman known only as the Maniac is arrested and brought into the station. Seizing the opportunity to put on a show, he leads the police in an absurd recreation of their version of events, exposing the cover-ups, corruption and profound idiocy of an institution in free-fall.

 

A razor-sharp satire, Tom Basden’s wickedly hilarious adaptation relocates Dario Fo’s classic farce to contemporary London and features a show-stopping performance from BAFTA Award winner Daniel Rigby, as the Maniac.

 

Eviscerating everyone from the Metropolitan Police to the metropolitan elite, and with a tour de force central performance from BAFTA Award winner Daniel Rigby, this is a show that will leave the West End breathless.

Cast

The appearance of any member of cast is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness, or events beyond the producers' control.

Duration

120 minutes

Good To Know

Content warning: This performance features smoke, haze, strobe lighting, flash/blinder lights, loud music and very loud sudden sound effects. This production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist may contain themes or references that some audience members find upsetting and/or unsettling.

Location

Theatre Royal Haymarket

Haymarket. SW1Y 4HT.

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Cancellation Policy

No exchanges or refunds after purchase.

Suitable For Children

14+

Where Do I Go

Theatre Royal Haymarket

18 Suffolk St, London SW1Y 4HT

By Tube: Piccadilly Circus; Leicester Square or Charing Cross Tube Station

From £18.00

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