Equus

Why see Equus?

West End Transfer

Hot off the back of a five-star run at Theatre Royal Stratford East and a subsequent U.K tour, Trafalgar Studios will host the West End premiere of Ned Bennet's stunning revival of Peter Schaffer's 1973 masterpiece this summer.

Retaining much of its original cast, including Ethan Kai as troubled teen Alan Strang and Zubin Varla as Dr. Martin Dysart, the psychiatrist charged with unraveling his motives, the odds are that this transfixing psychodrama will surely repeat it's out of town success and become one of the season's most sought-after tickets.

The story of Equus

Over two and half riveting hours, Schaffer's play introduces us to Alan Strang's haunting story. After blinding six horses in a twisted fit of sexual and religious mania, it's up to Dr. Martin Dysart to question the boy and discover the cause of his violent behavior. But as Dysart delves into Alan's obsession, it only serves to loosen his own grasp on reality - soon serving to blur the lines between 'right' and 'wrong' irrevocably.

Please note - the production contains the following and is not suitable for those under 16

  • Nudity
  • Strong language and adult themes
  • Strobe lighting (7 seconds)

Key Information

Audience

Recommended for 16+

Run Time

Two hours and 40 minutes with one interval

Dates

Finished 7 Sep 2019

Cast

Robert Fitch as Frank Strang/Horse
Keith Gilmore as Harry Dalton/Nurse/Horse
Ethan Kai as Alan Strang
Norah Lopez Holden as Jill Mason/Horse
Ira Mandela Siobhan as Young Horseman/Nugget
Zubin Varla as Martin Dysart

Creative

Written by Peter Schaffer
Directed by Ned Bennett
Design by Georgia Lowe
Lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun
Composition and Sound by Giles Thomas
Movement by Shelley Maxwell

Reviews

Our review

Satisfying Thrilling Landmark

Cantering into the West End after a highly acclaimed run at Stratford East earlier this year, it is safe to report that Ned Bennet's revival of Peter Shaffer's 1973 masterpiece is thoroughly deserving of this transfer.

Kitty McCarron

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