Breaking the castle

Struggling actor David can’t get enough, of anything. Alcohol, drugs, women, gambling – whatever it takes to escape the bark of the black dog. Days and nights are lived through a thick haze of drugs, alcohol and Shakespeare’s soliloquies.

A comedy-drama embracing human complexity Breaking The Castle traverses mental illness, addiction, recovery and making a place for ourselves in this world.

Inspired by true events in the life of the playwright, this visceral, fierce, funny and uplifting tale features a tour-de-force performance from creator Peter Cook as a man yearning for connection.

‘Peter Cook delivers a captivating performance’ ★★★★★Three Weeks Edinburgh

‘A powerful and poignant production’ ★★★★★ London Theatre1

'A captivating and entrancing descent and rebirth’ ★★★★ British Theatre Guide

‘An extraordinary piece of writing’ ★★★★★ Arts Hub

‘Brave Theatre’ ★★★★ The Sydney Morning Herald

‘This one-man production may be the most significant theatre production audiences are ever likely to experience’ ★★★★★ City Hub

 

Ticket information:

Performance dates:  7th - 11th November 2023

Performance time:   7:30pm

Tickets: £15 / £12