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ROTTEN

PRESENTED BY EMMERSON & WARD PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH TEAM ANGELICA AND JOSIE WHITE
Hitchcock meets Lord of the Flies in a comedy-thriller about 3 friends whose get-rich-quick plan backfires spectacularly.

Hitchcock meets Lord of the Flies in this exciting new comedy-thriller by emerging writer Josie White.

Three young, regional actresses: Saoirse, Coco and Sonia are struggling to survive in London. Their shared dream is dwindling away quicker than their bank balances. But who needs electricity? Or Netflix? Every night, through their grotty living room window, the antiheroes have a front row seat to observe the life of Instagram ‘celebrity’ Iris Montague-Willis.

When the girls spot the newly engaged Iris in a compromising position with a woman, they decide to film it, and are later persuaded by Sonia’s on-again-off-again, drug dealer boyfriend Ross to blackmail Iris. But their scheming soon spirals into complete anarchy. Betrayals, double-crossings and love triangles, twists and turns, it’s every person for themselves!

ROTTEN explores themes that are poignant to the lives of young people: the cost of living, capitalism, mental health and social media. It shines a light on the economic and social crisis that is happening in Britain today, with sharp observation and biting wit. The play builds on certain tropes you’ve seen before in classic thrillers, before twisting and turning them in directions you won’t see coming.

BSL performance: 7 NOV, 7pm.

6+7 NOV
7-8 PM (6 NOV)
7-8 PM + 9-10 PM (7 NOV)
£15 STANDARD
£13 CONCESSION

ROTTEN

PRESENTED BY EMMERSON & WARD PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH TEAM ANGELICA AND JOSIE WHITE
Hitchcock meets Lord of the Flies in a comedy-thriller about 3 friends whose get-rich-quick plan backfires spectacularly.

Hitchcock meets Lord of the Flies in this exciting new comedy-thriller by emerging writer Josie White.

Three young, regional actresses: Saoirse, Coco and Sonia are struggling to survive in London. Their shared dream is dwindling away quicker than their bank balances. But who needs electricity? Or Netflix? Every night, through their grotty living room window, the antiheroes have a front row seat to observe the life of Instagram ‘celebrity’ Iris Montague-Willis.

When the girls spot the newly engaged Iris in a compromising position with a woman, they decide to film it, and are later persuaded by Sonia’s on-again-off-again, drug dealer boyfriend Ross to blackmail Iris. But their scheming soon spirals into complete anarchy. Betrayals, double-crossings and love triangles, twists and turns, it’s every person for themselves!

ROTTEN explores themes that are poignant to the lives of young people: the cost of living, capitalism, mental health and social media. It shines a light on the economic and social crisis that is happening in Britain today, with sharp observation and biting wit. The play builds on certain tropes you’ve seen before in classic thrillers, before twisting and turning them in directions you won’t see coming.

BSL performance: 7 NOV, 7pm.

6+7 NOV
7-8 PM (6 NOV)
7-8 PM + 9-10 PM (7 NOV)
£15 STANDARD
£13 CONCESSION

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Concessions

Concessions apply to students, under-18s, over-60s and more. For more info on our concession policy click here→

Accessibility

All performance spaces and facilities are fully wheelchair-accessible. For more info please contact Box Office on 0207 498 4699.

Ticket Collection

We operate a paperless box office system. You will be emailed a receipt once you have booked in advance. There is no need to print this off, just state your name at the box office on arrival.

Café Bar

Serving a menu of hot drinks, craft beers, wine and seasonal cocktails before and after every show and a full home-made food menu including freshly baked pastries, delicious cakes and savoury light bites from Friday – Sunday.

Content Warnings

CONTENT WARNING: Very strong language. Substance abuse. Violence. Gun appears on stage (not fired)

Brief mention of distressing topics, including but not limited to: discrimination/bigotry and death

Find out more here.

Age Recommendation

16+

Duration

60m

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