By Paul Herzberg
A world premiere presented by Elysium Theatre Company
Inspired by a true story
Starring Faz Singhateh as John and Micky Cochrane as Marius
“You think you know me. You don’t. So it’s time to talk.”
1997: a chance meeting on a train between two men, John, a black British activist and journalist and Marius, a white South African ex-soldier, sets in motion a chain of events that will change their lives forever.
2025: the two men gather to share their story.
Based on an award-winning short monologue that has been seen all over the world, The Moth is a thriller that deals with war, race, the legacy of history, the power of our actions, the quest for redemption and the limits of forgiveness…
Award-winning Elysium Theatre Company return to Gala Durham after their sell-out tour of Othello with a drama that will grip you from the beginning and not let go.
Post-show Q&A with director and cast with guest speakers Rachel Johnson and Dr Brian Powers of Durham University.
School bookings
£10 tickets are available for school bookings and, for every ten tickets purchased, teachers and chaperones get a ticket for free. Please contact our Box Office on 03000 266 600 for more details and to book.
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Tickets
£15 (£13 concession), £10 schools
