[Bronagh Lagan]
ANIMAL
Regional Tour: Hope Mill Theatre, Tobacco Factory & Park Theatre
By Jon Bradfield from a story by Jon Bradfield and Josh Hepple
Directed by Bronagh Lagan
ANIMAL is the unmissable laugh-out-loud comedy about dating, friendship and being loved for who you truly are.
David is gay, disabled and looking for love. He can’t eat, drink or shower by himself and has never even been kissed – let alone the rest.
As he sets off on a sexual and romantic adventure, armed with a fierce brain and impressive nudes (that he has to get someone else to take), can he manage the thrill and uncertainty of dating after a lifetime of knock-backs?
CREATIVES
WRITER | JON BRADFIELD
STORY ORIGINATOR | JOSH HEPPLE
DIRECTOR | BRONAGH LAGAN
SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER | GREGOR DONNELLY
LIGHTING DESIGNER | DEREK ANDERSON
SOUND DESIGNER | JULIAN STARR
VIDEO DESIGNER | MATT POWELL
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | TEENIE MACLEOD
MOVEMENT DIRECTOR | CATHY WALLER
ACCESS CONSULTANT | CATHY WALLER
INTIMACY DIRECTOR | ROBBIE TAYLOR HUNT
CASTING DIRECTOR | JANE DEITCH
ASSISTANT DESIGNER | RYAN WEBSTER
COSTUME SUPERVISOR | NICOLE BOWDEN
COMPANY STAGE MANAGER | MEL BERRY
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER | REUBEN BOJANG
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER | ELSIE O'ROURKE
CAST
DAVID I CHRISTOPHER JOHN-SLATER
JILL I AMY LOUGHTON
DEREK / NUNO I MATT AYLEIGH
MANI / MICHAEL I HARRY SINGH
LIAM I JOSHUA LIBURD
ROB / RAY / ALAN / DAD I WILLIAM OXBORROW
REVIEWS
“Magnificent… a fantastic play”
Simon Callow
“Unforgettable. What a joy to discover a play that is so bold, so outspoken and so thoroughly unpredictable. It deserves to be seen on a bigger stage as soon as possible”
The Times
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“A wildy entertaining comedy. I urge you to go and check out this punchy play”
Time Out
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“One of the boldest and most brilliant plays we've seen in a long time. It's absolutely hilarious”
Gay Times
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“Insightful, joyful, intimate and beautifully performed”
Islington Gazette
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“The opening of ANIMAL is among the funniest I've seen on stage"
Ham & High
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“An exceptional piece of theatre that is searingly insightful, soulfully intimate and utterly hilarious. Absolutely not to be missed”
The Upcoming
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“Warm, witty and wonderful, ANIMAL is a show that will penetrate your heart and make you explode with joy and love”
All That Dazzles
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“Genius. It deserves to be seen by everyone”
Theatre Reviews
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“Believe the hype! A joy”
Fairy Powered Productions
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“Unmissable entertainment”
My Theatre Mates
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“Excellent. A great play matched by an exquisite production”
Broadway World
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