Ordinary Decent Criminal
The revolution isn’t dead. It’s just sleeping.
Set in the years following the Strangeways Prison Riot, Ordinary Decent Criminal introduces you to Frankie, a recovering addict trying to rebuild his life.
Played by renowned political comedian Mark Thomas, Frankie finds himself entering the brave new world of a liberal prison experiment.
Inside, he meets a cast of fellow convicts and discovers none are as they seem. In the most unexpected of places he discovers: the revolution is not dead. It’s just sleeping.
A new play from the writer of Fringe First winning England & Son and A Political History of Smack & Crack, Ed Edwards tells a tale of freedom, revolution and messy love. Directed by Charlotte Bennett.
Recommended 16yrs+
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, scenes of violence, strong language/swearing, references to drug use and sexual references.
A co-production between Paines Plough, Live Theatre, Theatre Royal Plymouth and Ellie Keel Productions, in association with Synergy Theatre Project.