Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
David Byrne
Dates Performed
Thursday 6 November – Saturday 13 December 2025
Royal Court, Jerwood Theatre Downstairs
Play Details
Synopsis
‘You can’t fight it anymore. So, you give in to your temptation.’
Ani is a dazzling young academic with a secret addiction to violent pornography. As her career and relationships unravel in between lectures on Paradise Lost, can she confront her uncontrollable desires?
Funny, unsettling and honest, Porn Play marks the Royal Court debut of writer Sophia Chetin-Leuner (This Might Not Be It), in a world premiere directed by Josie Rourke (former Artistic Director of both the Donmar Warehouse and Bush Theatre). Starring Ambika Mod (One Day, This Is Going to Hurt).
Porn Play is a co-production with SISTER.
Sophia Chetin-Leuner is this year’s recipient of The Clare McIntyre Bursary.
Cast & Creative
Cast
Will Close
Cast
Lizzy Connolly
Cast
Asif Khan
Cast
Ambika Mod
Writer
Sophia Chetin-Leuner
Director
Josie Rourke
Designer
Yimei Zhao
Lighting Designer
Mark Henderson
Movement Director
Wayne McGregor
Sound Designer
Helen Skiera
Costumer Supervisor
Ellen Rey de Castro
Casting Director
Jessica Ronane CDG
Lead Producer