In its Off-Broadway premiere, The New Group's 'Mercury in Fur' is set in a dystopian future of war and drugs, where the powerful can indulge in their most sinister fantasies, and the rest survive by catering to them. More…
In a society ravaged by warring gangs and a hallucinogenic-drug epidemic, Elliot and Darren, under the sway of the ruthless entrepreneur Spinx, throw parties for rich clients in abandoned apartment buildings - parties that help guests act out their darkest, most sinister fantasies. As the teenage brothers prepare for the latest festivities, some unexpected guests threaten the balance of the world they have created. 'Mercury in Fur' is a terrifying yet tender look at just how far people will go to protect those they love the most.
See it if you're interested in stories about surviving in a dystopian future and an exploration of who humans are at a base level.
Don't see it if you like your plays to have something to say about our current culture. This is really just an action thriller on stage.
See it if you're in the mood for something dark and intense or you like post-apocalyptic stories.
Don't see it if you're in the mood for something light and fluffy.
See it if you enjoy original, edgy British dystopian plays. End of the world teenagers behaving badly. Not for the faint of heart
Don't see it if you are squeamish.
See it if You like blood, gore and violence on stage.
Don't see it if Don't see it. It was very unpleasant. And there's no intermission, so you're trapped.
See it if You gravitate toward harder-edged dystopian stories like 12 Monkeys, Gattaca, Clockwork Orange.
Don't see it if Your dystopian tastes run more to Hunger Games and Planet of the Apes, and if you're averse to graphic depictions of torture and bloo
See it if you like dark, futuristic fantasies staged, designed, and acted with vivacity.
Don't see it if you want to relate emotionally to a story and characters. There's little light here and the acting is often forced.
See it if you like a very dark, almost grotesque look at humanity. Somewhat creative set, staging, and affects.
Don't see it if Blood, guts, and destruction are not your thing. It's difficult to watch and not sure it was an experience I needed to have.
See it if you find cheap shock value effective. You can read more into a show than what's there. You have a high tolerance for tedium.
Don't see it if you value strong characterization and a story that actually makes sense. This dystopian world is not internally consistent. Bad acting.
See it if you don't mind execution being weaker than the concept.
Don't see it if being horrified while having nothing new/interesting revealed to you sounds appealing.
See it if Your idea of the future is a campy wasteland populated by teenage criminals trying to act either tough or scared. Unconvincing at best.
Don't see it if Artificial blood reminds you of finger-painting and threatening gestures are all you want from a drama.
See it if you want to see a masterful production with complex performances and riveting drama
Don't see it if you are weak of heart or stomach. Lots of foul language and gore with intense sequences
See it if You want a dark vision of a future where drug-addicted perverts act out their sick fantasies. Brave New Word meets A Clockwork Orange.
Don't see it if You just ate. You have a sensitive constitution or are easily offended.
See it if This was 1 of the mostI awful plays I ever saw . It made absolutely no sense, and was so disgusting, violent, and offensive.
Don't see it if You don't like boring disgusting shows that run 2 1/2 hours without intermission and would be bothered with patrons leaving throughout
See it if You have a strong stomach and you want to see something brutal and unique on the stage.
Don't see it if You prefer a quieter, less intense show.
See it if you want to see something unlike any play you've seen before
Don't see it if post-apocalyptic settings aren't your thing,
See it if You like futuristic thrillers, into the twilight zone of the apocalypse, can sit for 2:20h with no intermission, but with great setting
Don't see it if If you are looking for a fun evening, don't like violence in a play, looking for mature acting and would like to go home with a smile
See it if You like dystopian stories, being in the thick of things, dark moral questions
Don't see it if you are squeamish
See it if you like thought provoking science fiction
Don't see it if you're not a fan of post-apocalyptic dramas
See it if you're interested in very dark, disturbing theater. Grim examinations of humanity. You like post-apocalyptic works.
Don't see it if violence, extremely heavy themes like rape and murder, or gore disturb you. Lots of shock at a high cost, not worth it.
See it if you are a masochist who likes self-indulgent sophomoric amateurish waste of time
Don't see it if you have ABSOLUTELY anything better to do! the WORST thing I have ever seen in 50 years of theater going....everything about it BAD!
See it if Like drama and violence
Don't see it if You drugs make you uncomfortable and if you don't enjoy killing.
See it if you want to see a notable play from 2005 and don't mind energetic if untrained actors.
Don't see it if you are easily upset or can't stand the sight of (stage) blood.