Equus
Inspired by a true story, Equus explores the complex relationships between devotion, myth and sexuality.
When teenager Alan Strang’s pathological fascination leads him to blind six horses in a Hampshire stable, psychiatrist Dr. Martin Dysart is tasked with uncovering the motive behind the boy’s violent act. As Dysart delves into Alan’s world of twisted spirituality, passion and sexuality, he begins to question his own sanity and motivations in a world driven by consumerism.
Following two consecutive sell-outs with The Weir and A Streetcar Named Desire, English Touring Theatre return to Bristol Old Vic with Ned Bennett’s bold new production of Peter Shaffer’s critically-acclaimed psychological thriller.
An English Touring Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East co-production
★ ★ ★ ★ ★"Still has the power to shock and provoke shivers"
★ ★ ★ ★ ★"A must see... Takes the breath away"
★ ★ ★ ★ ★"Mesmerising intensity and intimacy"
Robert Finch
Frank Strang / HorseKeith Gilmore
Harry Dalton / Nurse / HorseEthan Kai
Alan StrangSyreeta Kumar
Dora Strang / HorseNorah Lopez Holden
Jill Mason / HorseRuth Lass
Hester Salomon / HorseIra Mandela Siobhan
Young Horseman / NuggetZubin Varla
Martin DysartUseful information
- Venue: Theatre