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THE RISE OF HERMIT

PRESENTED BY STEVEN NGUYEN
A looming deadline hangs over third-year law student Hermit, but instead of working on his word count he’s gaming online.

Third-year law student and avid gamer, Hermit is living a double life. As his real-life becomes pale in comparison to his adventurous online life, he begins to find sanctuary on a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG).

But as he dives deeper into virtual reality, losing touch with actual reality, he becomes disconnected from relationships, misses phone calls, avoids social gatherings and all human contact. The only exception is when he bumps into his Uber Eats delivery driver.

Logging online to escape his anxiety and feel more digitally connected; Hermit might be slaying dragons and demons in the gaming world, but in the real world, he’s killing himself.

What can he do to break the cycle? Can he save himself?

13-15 SEP
7:45 PM + 4:30 PM (SUN)
£10 STANDARD
£8 CONCESSION

THE RISE OF HERMIT

PRESENTED BY STEVEN NGUYEN
A looming deadline hangs over third-year law student Hermit, but instead of working on his word count he’s gaming online.

Third-year law student and avid gamer, Hermit is living a double life. As his real-life becomes pale in comparison to his adventurous online life, he begins to find sanctuary on a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG).

But as he dives deeper into virtual reality, losing touch with actual reality, he becomes disconnected from relationships, misses phone calls, avoids social gatherings and all human contact. The only exception is when he bumps into his Uber Eats delivery driver.

Logging online to escape his anxiety and feel more digitally connected; Hermit might be slaying dragons and demons in the gaming world, but in the real world, he’s killing himself.

What can he do to break the cycle? Can he save himself?

13-15 SEP
7:45 PM + 4:30 PM (SUN)
£10 STANDARD
£8 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

Find out more here.

Age Recommendation

12+

Duration

60m

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