The Unseen

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The Unseen is an intense and thought-provoking play that delves into the human spirit's resilience under oppressive regimes. Written by Craig Wright, directed by Iya Patarkatsishvili, with set and costume design by Simon Kenny and score by Danny Short, itis set to make its London debut at Riverside Studios on 15 November 2024. It will be accompanied by a series of high-profile post-performance discussions and the UK premiere of international exhibition Faces of Russian Resistance.

Craig Wright’s play, first seen at the Humana Festival in 2007 and subsequently at New York’s Cherry Lane Theatre is a powerful exploration of the human spirit's capacity for connection, even in the direst of circumstances. It challenges audiences to confront the realities of power, cruelty, and the often-hidden costs of survival.

In a brutal totalitarian regime, two strangers are imprisoned for reasons unknown. Wallace and Valdez communicate only through their cell walls, navigating waves of hope and disillusionment whilst seeking an escape route.

Finding solace in one another they create their own philosophies in an attempt to assign meaning to their state of confinement. Meanwhile, their torturer finds himself torn between his duty and his own self-revulsion and plans a showdown that will change everything.

Playing at Riverside Studios

101 Queen Caroline Street, London, W6 9BN GB (venue info)

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