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1994

Penetrator

Written by Anthony Neilson

Play Details

Context

Artistic Director 
Stephen Daldry

Co-production with Finborough Theatre

Dates Performed

Wednesday 12th January 1994
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs

Play Details

Synopsis

The return of Tadge, a friend recently discharged from the army, sets the stage for “Penetrator,” a compelling drama exploring the deep and often dark impacts of military service. Set in Max and Alan’s flat, the play unfolds as Tadge’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic. His harrowing stories about his time in the service and unnerving theories of government conspiracies inject an air of suspense and intrigue. As the plot thickens, the audience is drawn into a tense and emotionally charged narrative, where the lines between reality and Tadge’s troubled psyche blur.

This intense drama not only captures the raw essence of trauma and mental health struggles faced by veterans but also delves into the complexity of friendship and trust in the shadow of haunting past experiences.

Director(s)

Anthony Neilson

Cast & Creative

Cast

James Cunningham

Cast

Anthony Nielson

Cast

Alan Francis

Designer

Michael T. Roberts

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