Accidental Death of an Anarchist

Dates

Wednesday 05 November - Saturday 08 November 2025

Venue

Unknown

Price

7/8/10

Author

Dario Fo, adapted by Tom Basden

Description

An innocent man has died in police custody, and the truth about his death is hidden under layers of contradictory lies. The truth may never come out, unless one citizen, of questionable sanity, infiltrates the Metropolitan police headquarters in disguise, convincing the police to make their lies more and more absurd until the truth becomes impossible to hide.

This comedy, originally written in 1970, is just as relevant today, exploring corruption, lies, and police brutality.

This production is recommended for audiences aged 16 and over as it contains adult themes relating to police brutality and corruption (13+), frequent use of severe adult language (16+) and violent scenes that may be frightening and intense for children (13+).

Technical warnings: Sudden loud noises and flashing lights. Brief use of high-pitched sounds.

Content warnings:

Police brutality

Abuse

Violence

Threat

Death

Gun use

Strong language

Mentions of terrorism, bombs, suicide, mental illness, sexism, classism and kidnapping.

Allusions to racism, religious discrimination, child abuse, sexualised content and blood.

Additional warning: A jacket, stuffed toy, and some sweets are thrown into the audience.

Cast and Crew

Team

Actor (Burton) Fraser Murray

Actor (Daisy) Indy Woodall

Actor (Phelan) Jamila Salim

Actor (Superintendent) Leo Odgers

Actor (The Maniac) Adam Pierzchalo

Assistant Lighting Designer Erin Keiller

Assistant Set Manager Ava Ausman

Assistant Stage Manager Adryan Schwartz

Costume Assistant Rosa De Almeida Barreto

Costume Manager Apsara Shah

Director Jow Cleave

Fight and Intimacy Director Rebecca Mahar

Lighting Assistant Scarlett Guang

Lighting Assistant Clancy Ge

Lighting Assistant Anabel Adams

Lighting Assistant Jacob Caldwell

Producer Elise Chan

Producer Chase Lawler

Set Assistant Rafaela Scopeliti

Set Assistant Charles Leung

Set Assistant Madeleine McQuilling

Set Assistant Maria Akomian Asuo

Set Assistant Alex Kerr

Set Manager Non Steel

Sound Assistant Hanae Della Nave

Stage Assistant Ruth Duncan

Stage Manager Gemma McDonald

Tech Manager/ Sound Designer Dorian Toms

Tech Manager/Lighting Designer Cal Hind

Welfare Representative Alice Sikora

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