Cleansed follows two lovers and two siblings as they navigate love, loyalty, and sacrifice under extreme conditions. The characters’ devotion is tested through acts of escalating violence, raising questions about how far they are willing to go for one another—and whether love can survive in the most brutal of circumstances.

The play is written by Sarah Kane, known for her groundbreaking work in British theatre, and directed by Rebecca Frecknall (A Streetcar Named Desire, Cabaret). This production brings Kane’s text to the stage under the direction of a leading voice in contemporary theatre.

Originally premiered in 1998, Cleansed is considered one of Kane’s most challenging works, examining the nature of desire, the endurance of love, and the consequences of emotional extremity.