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About the Show

Deepika Arwind's thriller exploring the weaponisation of social media & the dangers of right wing populism.

Mehrosh is a promising student activist who has been invited to take part in a debate with a political adversary in a remote house in the woods.

Afraid of what is set to be a fiery debate, surrounded by eerie shadows and mysterious noises, and increasingly uncertain of what she is told, Mehrosh starts getting more paranoid about the world around her and what she's being told…

Award-winning international playwright Deepika Arwind pens this play exploring how fear can be manufactured and manipulated with devastating consequences.

Critic Reviews (3)

"In a time of increasing journalistic censorship worldwide, and potential curbs to the right to gather and protest closer to home, this is an incredibly timely play. It should feel more chilling than it does."
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“This is a fable about the dangers of power, privilege and its misuse...And by the end, we see why – insight can only take you so far, and the established order cannot be overturned. Although Arwind’s arguments don’t always flow evenly, it’s an unsettling drama.”
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" 'Phantasmagoria' describes itself as a psychological horror story. It balances politics and horror well, using all elements to illuminate the themes of division and fear. Arwind is certainly a talented writer, as this play has a strong message delivered through intense drama."
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