Mercury Fur at Gene Frankel theatre

"Set in a post-apocalyptic world overtaken by chaos, the play follows two brothers navigating survival in a society where hallucinogenic butterflies have replaced drugs and morality has collapsed. To survive, they organize rituals for wealthy clients who want to experience their darkest and most abnormal fantasies".

Mercury Fur , a dystopian, fiction theatrical play written by Philip Ridley, published in 2005 and first premiered in Plymouth Theatre Royal. Today, almost 20 years later, it is Skené's turn to touch this piece again and take the responsibility to transfer the message it carries, elevating the beauty of its writing. Frighteningly compatible to today’s world Mercury Fur is a play ready to challenge your choices, defy your judgment and keep at the edge of their seats, anyone who dares to watch. So, are you brave enough?

*The play contains graphic violence , intense language and gunshots.

A pioneer director, Charlotte Bydwell , combined with a talented and charismatic cast ,meticulously chosen to fit the demands of this play, rase the stakes high to fulfill the audience expectations.

Michalis Faliagas in the role of Elliot, gives an amazing performance and the energy he brings on stage gives an unique personalization to the character with Nick Valenti , as Darren ,his brother, elevating the play itself with his talent . Fabio Bernardis , as Spynx, and Deb Radloff, as Duchess , take it to another level adding something mystery to the plot. Alex Mooteelall, as Naz, gives a vulnerability like nobody else, perfectly suitable for the character and Connor Holloway, as Lola, who performs for first time in such a deep and demanding play, but their musical theatre background, created something that will give you goosebumps .Thanos Gouvi, as party piece, with a well-coordinated body movement give a totally extraordinary perspective for his character , something that fits perfectly with the beautiful acting of James Campbell, as party guest.

Skené is a theatre company—a gathering of passionate actors who believe theatre can still change the world. We begin were theatre was never meant to be safe and make work that listens to each time challenges its audience and dares to speak collectively again.

Skené believes in theatre as a living public space for free expression, human connection, and ethical reflection. In the ancient Greek amphitheater under open sky stories were not entertainment, they were necessity. This is not a “theatre company”. This is a community.

What begins here with resonate.