Village Idiot
Originally commissioned by The Nottingham Playhouse. Produced by Theatre Royal Stratford East, The Nottingham Playhouse & Ramps on the Moon.
Starring : Mark Benton as Kevin, Maximilian Farley as Harry, Philip Labey as Peter, Joseph Langdon as Liam, Eileen Nicholas as Barbara & Faye Wiggan as Debbie.
Director: Nadia Fall
Set & Costume Designer: Lilly Arnold
Lighting Designer: Richard Howell
Sound Designer & Composer: Max Pappenheim
Movement Director: Carrie-Anne Ingrouille
Reviews
4 Star, The Guardian "a script that is witty, romantic and politically fresh"
4 Star, The Times "Samson Hawkins’s debut full-length play is a corker, an outrageously funny, politicised rural comedy loaded with zingers and heart"
4 Star, Whats on Stage "Hawkins’ comedy drama has some genuinely moving moments and a beautiful surreal ending."
5 Star, East Midlands Theatre "This is one of those unforgettable plays that will sit with me for a long time."
5 Star, Left Lion "A truly fantastic play"
4.5 Stars, Impact "Hawkins champions diversity"
4 Star, The Reviews Hub "It’s hard to believe that this is the debut play by writer Samson Hawkins"
British Theatre Guid "it’s a hilarious, joyful, hope-inducing night at the theatre"
Nottingham Live "It basically was a fucking brilliant play, definitely one of my favourites"
Derbyshire Times "This is surely the best debut by a former fencing contractor"