Cast & Crew
Director: Luke McDonnell
Producer: Becky Kinge Stage Managers: Izzy Everatt & Simon Dewsnip John Merrick: Callum Berridge Frederick Treves: Jason Naylor Ms Kendal: Ellie Evans Gomm: Michael Dodds Ross/Snork: Chad Bunney Nurse Sandwich/Princess Alexandra: Emily Millington Lord John/Conductor: Connor Gould Bishop How/Policeman: James Grant |
Based on the real life of Joseph Merrick, the play tells the story of a 19th-century man who became a star of the traveling freak show circuit. When the renowned Dr. Treves takes Merrick under his care, he is astonished by the man’s brilliant intelligence, unshakable faith and, most of all, his resounding desire for love and understanding. He introduces Merrick to the beautiful actress Mrs. Kendal, who is deeply touched by this pure and genuine soul. As a complex friendship blossoms among the three, Treves and Kendal struggle to protect Merrick from a world of questionable intentions…
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