Equus (Menier Chocolate Factory)

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About the Show

A psychiatrist unravels a shocking crime in this gripping modern classic about obsession and faith.

In , a shocking act of violence sets the stage for an intense psychological exploration. When 17-year-old Alan Strang blinds six horses, psychiatrist Martin Dysart takes on the case, uncovering Alan’s deepest desires and fears. As Dysart searches for the truth, he confronts unsettling questions about passion, normality, and the cost of healing. Peter Shaffer’s award-winning play is a gripping and provocative modern classic that examines the fine line between sanity and obsession.

Critic Reviews (10)

"This version upholds the tradition begun with Peter Firth onstage and then screen in catapulting to attention the young man cast as Alan Strang"
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"Intense, uncomfortable and truly powerful, a West End transfer seems likely, but catching it in this bijou venue should not be missed."
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"A forceful revival of Peter Shaffer's strange play at the Menier Chocolate Factory with a standout lead performance"
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"Toby Stephens is superb in this powerfully intimate revival of Peter Shaffer's unsettling masterpiece"
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"This raw, stripped-back revival of Equus at the Menier Chocolate Factory is driven by a fierce, breakout turn from Noah Valentine"
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"It is an exceptional performance, both terrified and terrifying, a picture of a boy in pain and of one who has touched the transcendent."
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"Posner's striking staging feels as intimate as trespassing into a teenager's bedroom."
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"It is, ultimately, a superb revival, unflinching in its gaze, precise in its execution and deeply affecting in its impact."
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