About the Show

The London Premiere of Kim Davies' modern adaptation of Strindberg’s drama 'Miss Julie'.

Set in a pre-Me Too BDSM party in New York City, privileged college dropout Julie is immersing herself into the world of S&M for the first time. John - a struggling artist - is willing to act as her guide. As they get to know one another, boundaries are constantly tested & the notion of 'consent' is questioned, leading to unsettling consequences.

'SMOKE' explores gender, sexuality, and desire, and serves as a reminder that we still have much to learn.

The play was selected as The New York Times and Time Out Critics’ Pick during its initial run in New York City.

Critic Reviews (6)

“It's a frustratingly capricious script shaped into a disturbingly sexy, impressive production.”
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“ ‘Smoke’ gives us a key to unlock a complicated, clever and challenging play unafraid to treat its audience as grown-ups and all the more rewarding for that.”
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“This non-naturalistic staging works well, in that it takes the audience away from the setting, and focusses them on the intent. But it’s the smouldering chemistry between its two stars that makes Smoke a thrilling watch.”
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“ ‘Smoke’ assuredly won't be for everyone: it's strong meat that will give you a lot to chew over afterwards, but the staging is a thing of terse wonder.”
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“The play is an unchallenged conversation that needs a stronger stance on what it is trying to say.”
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"There is no smoke without fire, and in this play we see the incendiary exploitation and exploration of passions unleashed upon the willing and not so willing."
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