Red Pill

The Lion and Unicorn Theatre, 42-44 Gaisford St, London
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This event ended on Saturday 18th of June 2022
Venue Information
The Lion & Unicorn Pub Theatre
Gaisford Street, NW5 2ED
Nearest Tube/Rail Stations
Kentish Town 0.14 miles

Chris is a nerdy young man with few prospects, perpetually on the edge of being able to afford rent and food thanks to his zero hour contract. He's also in love with his best friend, Cassie. When Cassie doesn't share his feelings Chris falls into a deep depression.

At the same time #gamergate begins trending on twitter and quickly becomes a virulent misogynistic movement. It catches on in particular in the sort of nerdy online spaces Chris frequents and in his vulnerable state Chris quickly falls down the alt-right rabbit hole.

Red Pill is the cautionary tale of Chris' journey to radicalisation, exploring the development of the alt-right alongside our protagonist's indoctrination into it.

CONTENT WARNING: Contains strong language & Adult Themes

PRAISE FOR PAST WORK
"18 minutes of wonderous joy as, in saying nothing of importance, so much is said"
- Four Minute Warning - Everything Theatre
"Packs a philosophical punch, as the duo effectively balance humour with the genuine unease"
- Four Minute Warning - The Wee Review
"Engaging, intriguing, funny"
- Joffrey! The Pantomime -Audience Club
"Endearing and homegrown and was supported by the audience who fiercely wanted the performance to succeed"
-Joffrey! The Pantomime - Concrete
"Anecdotal in a way a lot of people can relate to”
- So You've Found Me - Audience Review

SHOW INFORMATION:
WRITTEN BY: Sam Went

DIRECTED BY: Lois Attard

OTHER CREATIVES: Dísa Andersen, Becca Rowson

RUNNING TIME: 90 Mins (15 Min Interval)

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