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Accidental Death of an Anarchist Tickets

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When a young anarchist dies in police custody, the Maniac rains hell on the police force!
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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 Daniel Rigby, as the Maniac.

Age restriction

This production is recommended for ages 14+.

Running time

2 hours including interval

Performance dates

12 June - 9 September 2023

Access

Captioned Performance: Tuesday 1st August 2023 7.30pm. Audio Described Performance: Tuesday 25th July 7.30pm.

Venue Information

Theatre Royal Haymarket
HaymarketLondonSW1Y 4HT

Recent Reviews

4.7
196 reviews