Hang

Hang at Royal Court Theatre

Why see Hang?

THE PROVACATIVE PLAYWRIGHT RETURNS

Olivier-winning playwright Debbie Tucker Green returns with a brand-new work, following her hit 2013 play Nut. Details about the plot are shrouded in a certain amount of secrecy, but what we can tell you is that it focuses on a crime and the stark consequences that follows as a result. There is a crime, a victim and of course, the perpetrator; and a devastating but unavoidable choice that must be made to ensure that justice is served. With the possible abolishment of the Human Rights Act on its way, this play's timing could not be more poignant or timely.

Starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste in her Royal Court debut, following her star turn on Broadchurch, and in 1996 movie Secrets and Lies, which garnered her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Hang explores a possible future in which the victim of a crime is the final arbiter of the sentence, rather than the justice system. A must-see for students of law and our criminal justice system.

Key Information

Audience

Suitable for ages 14+ due to mature themes

Run Time

to be confirmed

Dates

Finished 18 Jul 2015

Cast

Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Claire Rushbrook
Shane Zaza

Creative

Written and directed by Debbie Tucker Green
Designed by Jon Bausor
Lighting Design by Tim Mitchell
Music Composition by Luke Sutherland
Sound Design by Christopher Shutt
Movement by Polly Bennett

Reviews

Customer reviews

1 reviews, average rating: (4.0 Stars)

Anonymous

Hang / debbie tucker green

Was blown away by this powerful piece. 3 characters - one meeting- internal setting for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Dialogue is of continual half-sentences, inferred meanings. Building of tension between central character and two staff. Raises questions about how able are government/institutions when responding to personal tragedy. Central character (Baptiste) contantly challenges the two (civil servants?) in various ways, including directing the questions back to the civil servants and exposing the fragility of their private lives. The play questions whether institutions can be sincere or emphathatic and retribution is a response for victims of crime. Toward the very the audience get a slightly clearer but not definitive idea as to what events have taken place prior to meeting. Baptist's emotive performance left a tight knot in my chest and tears in my eyes. Amazing !! Fantastic script - a close study of how many of us experience the limitations of institutions. ... Read more
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