Radiant Vermin
by Philip Ridley
-Hello, I’m Jill.
-And I’m Ollie.
-This is our son Benjy.
-We’d like to tell you about our home.
-Our dream home.
-That’s right.
-How we got it.
-Exactly. Because . . . well . . .
-We’re good people.
Radiant Vermin by Philip Ridley is a dark and sharp satire. A surreal, black comedy that explores the lengths a young couple will go to in order to secure the home of their dreams during the housing crisis. Seizing the extraordinary opportunity presented to them, they embark on a nightmarish journey that highlights the consequences of materialism, gentrification, the homelessness phenomenon, greed, and the obsession with social status. Awkward, funny, and provocative, Ridley’s play serves as a powerful critique of consumer culture and the moral sacrifices we make to satisfy our insatiable needs.
Duration: 100 minutes, no intermission
05 Mar—04 Apr
28 Mar—06 Apr
10
05 Mar—10 Apr
21 Mar—13 Apr
13
10 Mar—15 Apr
03 Feb—15 Apr
23—27
30
28 Apr—27 May
30 Apr—29 May
25 Apr—01 Jun
07—30