Theatre
Holy Fool
Park Theatre
Shostakovich's life under Stalin is taut material for drama, and Holy Fool doesn't shy from the tension. The composer had to walk a line between survival and defiance; keep the regime happy or risk everything. This play homes in on that high-wire act, the music he wrote that was both code and complaint, concealment and resistance. It's not a biography; it's a study in how you stay human under pressure.
If you've ever thought about what it costs to make art under someone else's rules, or you're just drawn to tight, darkly intelligent theatre, this works. Directed by Kate Fahy, it's the kind of play that understands tyranny isn't just loud; it's absurd. You leave thinking about the man and the music, and what happens when they're the same thing.
Venue
Park Theatre N4 3JPGetting there
Park TheatreN4 3JP
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When is Holy Fool?
Wed 2 Sept
Where is Holy Fool?
Park Theatre, London (N4 3JP).
How much are tickets for Holy Fool?
Holy Fool is listed at £15. The price shows on the listing above.
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