Accidental Death of An Anarchist

An irrepressible fraudster known only as the Maniac is brought into Police Headquarters just as the officers are preparing for a judicial review of the recent 'accidental' death of a suspect in custody.
Outwitting his captors, the Maniac dupes them into performing a farcical recreation of the incident, exposing the absurd corruption and terrifying idiocy at the heart of the system.
Dario Fo and Franca Rame's riotous satire has been widely performed around the world since its premiere in 1970. Tom Basden's acclaimed adaptation was first performed at Sheffield Theatres before moving to the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London's West End in 2023. The press gave this production rave reviews:Independent - 'Gloriously unruly... one of the most daring and original shows to arrive in the West End in recent memory'Observer - 'A glorious romp from the super-talented Tom Basden'Time Out- 'Wickedly funny... nothing less than brilliant... the audience is constantly in stitches... much cheaper than a therapy session and vastly more entertaining'The Times - 'A glorious comedy that leaps off the stage'Tickets 13, concessions 11 (including booking fees)