About This Show

The critically acclaimed production from English Touring Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East of Peter Shaffer’s award-winning play Equus transfers to the West End for a strictly limited season.

When teenager Alan Strang’s pathological fascination leads him to blind six horses in a Hampshire stable, psychiatrist Dr. Martin Dysart is tasked with uncovering the motive behind the boy’s actions. As Dysart delves into Alan’s world of twisted spirituality, passion and sexuality, he begins to question his own sanity and motivations in a world driven by consumerism.

Inspired by a true story, Peter Shaffer’s ‘mesmerising’ (Evening Standard) and transfixing psychological thriller is re-imagined by award- winning director Ned Bennett in this ‘dazzling new revival’ (Sunday Times) at London’s Trafalgar Studios for 9 weeks only.

★★★★★ | WhatsOnStage

“Troubling, rich and riveting, it’s a must-see.”

14+ (Contains themes of violence, discussions of mental health, scenes of sexual violence, full frontal nudity and strong language).

Performance contains strobe lighting, smoking on stage, haze.

Show Details

Running Time: 2hr 40min (0 intermissions)
Dates: Opening Night: 06 July 2019 Final Performance: 07 September 2019

Cast

Robert Finch Frank Strang/Horse
Keith Gilmore Harry Dalton/Nurse/Horse
Ethan Kai Alan Strang
Syreeta Kumar Dora Strang/Horse
Norah Lopez Holden Jill Mason/Horse
Ruth Lass Hester Salomon/Horse
Ira Mandela Siobhan Young Horseman/Nugget
Zubin Varla Martin Dysart

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