ANIMAL West End

ANIMAL 2023

Ages: 16+
Opened: April 21, 2023
Closing: May 20, 2023

ANIMAL - 2023 - West End History , Info & More

Park Theatre
Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP, United Kingdom London

Needs must. Needs lust.

Meet David – gay, disabled and profoundly horny. He can’t eat, drink or shower by himself – let alone the rest. Totally inexperienced, he embarks on a sexual and romantic odyssey, armed with a fierce brain and impressive nudes (that he has to get someone else to take). But can David keep it casual whilst also relying on round-the-clock care? Can he manage the thrill and uncertainty of random hook-ups after a lifetime of knock-backs?

Hilarious, challenging and heartbreaking, ANIMAL won the inaugural Through The Mill Prize (Hope Mill Theatre supported by Jonathan Harvey), and was shortlisted in the top five for the Papatango Prize out of more than 1,500 entries.

Jon Bradfield co-wrote Above The Stag Theatre's acclaimed series of queer adult pantomimes, most recently Dick Whittington – A New Dick in Town (★★★★ The Guardian, ★★★★★ The Stage), and he wrote Missing Alice for the BBC and Old Vic. Josh Hepple is an activist with severe cerebral palsy. He has a masters in law and teaches at various universities. He has been a theatre reviewer, and is an equality trainer and a writer-journalist at The Guardian and Huffington Post.

__Access Performances__

- Mon 24th April 7.30pm = semi-relaxed

- Thurs 27th April 3.00pm = semi-relaxed

- Tues 2nd May 7.30pm = semi-relaxed

- Thurs 4th May 3.00pm = fully relaxed

- Fri 5th May 7.30pm = captioned

- Mon 8th May 7.30pm = semi-relaxed

- Fri 12th May 7.30pm = audio-described (with Tour Tour at 6:30pm)

- Weds 16th May 7.30pm = semi-relaxed

- Saturday 20th May 3.00pm = semi-relaxed

*Semi-relaxed*

Still 100% audience capacity

House lights up during show

Break-out space set up at Front Of House for those who need it

Free-flowing feel i.e. audiences can get up and walk out and back in if they need to, without latecomer points etc.

No sensory adaptations made to show’s sound or lighting states

*Fully relaxed*

60% audience capacity

House lights up during show

Break-out space set up at Front Of House for those who need it

Free-flowing feel i.e. audiences can get up and walk out and back in if they need to, without latecomer points etc.

Sensory adaptations made to the show’s sound or lighting states

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Louis Cole to Release 'nothing' (Brainfeeder)' LP with the Metropole Orkest
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 25, 2024


Taken from Cole’s live performances with the Orkest, nothing fuses breath-taking classical orchestration with dance music, pop, and jazz sensibilities. Cole will return to Germany and the Netherlands this fall to perform nothing alongside the Orkest and Buckley. To herald the announcement, Cole shares new single “Things Will Fall Apart.” Listen to the song here!

Ron Pope and Joshua Radin to Embark on Co-Headling Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2024


Acclaimed singer-songwriters Ron Pope and Joshua Radin have announced a co-headlining tour that begins on November 1st, with 16 dates planned across the western United States. Fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Ron Pope, carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his breakout hit, A Drop in the Ocean. Since emerging on the scene in 2004, Joshua Radin has enthralled and engaged with his empathetic singing-songwriting.

Mel Lisboa Returns as the Queen of Brazilian Rock 'N' Roll in the All New RITA LEE �" A MUSICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 23, 2024


Ten years after the opening of the hit Rita Lee Mora ao Lado, actress Mel Lisboa returns to play the rock star in an all new musical. With book and research by Guilherme Samora, direction by Marcio Macena and Debora Dubois, the show is based on the autobiography of the queen of Brazilian rock ‘n’ roll.

Theo Von to Return to Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas for 'Return of the Rat' Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2024


Stand-up comedian and podcast host, Theo Von has announced his highly-anticipated return to Resorts World Theatre inside Resorts World Las Vegas. Following his sold-out debut at the venue in October 2023, Von will bring his “Return of the Rat” Tour back to the Las Vegas Strip for two back-to-back, can’t-miss shows over Independence Day Weekend on Friday, July 5, 2024, and Saturday, July 6, 2024.

WRITE OUT LOUD Continues to Celebrate 2024 NEA Big Read with Community Events
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 20, 2024


Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience continues to celebrate the 2024 NEA BIG READ with community events. These community events celebrate the novel Circe by Madeleine Miller and Mythology by Edith Hamilton. 

Jjuujjuu Share New Track 'Up to You' and New Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2024


Earlier this year, Los Angeles-based experimental collective jjuujjuu returned with their first single of the new year, “SOME” featuring Brazilian psych rock band, Boogarins. Now the group, led by Desert Daze co-founder Phil Pirrone, has shares new track “Up to You” ahead of their Weekend 2 performance at Coachella. Listen to “Up to You” HERE and attendees of Coachella Weekend 2 can see jjuujjuu live on the Sonora Tent at 1:55pm Sunday, April 21. Listen to the song here!

Cast Set For A CHILD OF SCIENCE at Bristol Old Vic, Starring Tom Felton
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


Bristol Old Vic has announced the full cast for their world premiere production of Gareth Farr’s new play A Child of Science, telling the pioneering story of Robert Edwards, Patrick Steptoe and Jean Purdy’s creation of IVF, and the army of women whose bravery helped them achieve the impossible.

Paul Scheer, Pat Regan, Jóse Rafael Guzmán Come To The Den Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


The Den Theatre has announced upcoming appearances by Paul Scheer, Pat Regan, and Jóse Rafael Guzmán coming to The Heath Mainstage in May, June, and August respectively.

Eisemann Center Will Present An Evening With Lee Asher On Friday, June 7
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


Experience a magical evening with renowned illusionist Lee Asher at the Eisemann Center on June 7, 2024.

DISTRACTIONS AT THE CRASH SITE Comes to Theatre of NOTE in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024


The west coast premiere of DISTRACTIONS AT THE CRASH SITE: Short Plays by Steve Yockey, directed by Ryan Bergmann, will preview on Wednesday, May 1 at 8pm; opens on Thursday, May 2 at 8pm (press opening) and will run through Saturday, June 1 at Theatre of NOTE.

COCAINE BEAR: The Opera Comes to Orlando Fringe Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024


If a bear does cocaine in the woods, does anyone hear him? Inspired by a movie which was inspired by a true story, Cocaine Bear: The Opera is a story about what happens when a bear ingests cocaine, and everyone sings about it. The notes are high and so is the bear.

First Stage's Young Company to Present AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024


First Stage's Young Company, the Theater Academy's award-winning training program for advanced high school actors, will present its final production of the 2023/24 season, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Grace Mouat, Luke Bayer & More to Perform at BYMT 20th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024


BYMT's 20th anniversary gala will be held at The Other Palace in July. See who is performing, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024


Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

A&A Ballet Performs CINDERELLA Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024


Cindrella returns to the Chicago stage for the first time in six years. This unique performance and take on the fairy tale is colorful, bright and fun, and features Asian American Tatiana Chen (Naperville) as Cinderella and welcomes A&A Ballet and Joffrey Ballet veteran, Amber Neumann, back as Stepmother.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2024�"25 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024


Boston Symphony Orchestra has revealed its 2024-25 season.

Cast Set For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (The Comedy of Errors, Globe), with Ekow Quartey and Amalia Vitale as Benedick and Beatrice.

An Ambitious Experiment Made by Viacheslav Kulaev
by Team BWW - Apr 3, 2024


The opening ceremony of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Doha, Qatar, at the Lusail Stadium in January 2024, was a spectacular event that attracted millions of fans across the Asian continent.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Grants and Government Spending Impact on Arts Budgets
by Alex Freeman - Apr 1, 2024


This week, stories abound about the impact funding can have on the arts - from the UK, an editorial about how the collapse of funding for the creative industry was predictable. In the US, we have stories of large gifts making a huge impact - no-cost rentals at 59E59 - as well as changes to the way Florida is apportioning their arts budget.

Who Decides the Drama Desk and Drama League Awards?
by Cara Joy David - Apr 1, 2024


It is award season. And every year newcomers to the industry ask what most of the awards are. In this series, I’ll hopefully explain that. I'll be looking at many of the major awards other than the Tony Awards. First up today: the Drama Desk Awards and the Drama League Awards.

Mike Glazer 'LIFE RULES!' Comedy Album Out Now On Aspecialthing, On Tour This Spring
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024


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El Museo Nacional De Arquitectura Comparte Patrimonio, Exposición De Santiago Arau
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024


Panorámicas aéreas, en cenital o picada, ángulos inesperados de los monumentos naturales y arquitectónicos que enriquecen el Valle de México, es lo que devela la exposición Patrimonio a través de la lente de Santiago Arau, que se exhibe en el Museo Nacional de Arquitectura (Munarq), recinto del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), la cual seguirá abierta al público hasta el 30 de abril.

ID to Air Additional Episode Of QUIET ON SET With Drake Bell & More
by Michael Major - Mar 26, 2024


Explore the darker side of children's television with an additional episode of QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV. The show features new insights and interviews with former child stars, including Drake Bell. Some reunite for the first time to share their reactions to QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV.

Bernadette Peters, Lisa Loeb and Lyle Lovett, and More to Play MPAC in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024


MPAC's May lineup features Bernadette Peters, Buddy Guy, Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb and more. See the full lineup here!

Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


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ANIMAL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of ANIMAL have there been?
ANIMAL has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2017 and West End which opened in 2023.

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