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
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