Mark Thomas in Ordinary Decent Criminal (work in progress)
Paines Plough, Live Theatre, Theatre Royal Plymouth and Ellie Keel Productions in association with Synergy Theatre Project.
Work in Progress
South Street is delighted to welcome back legendary political comedian Mark Thomas and writer Ed Edwards, as they follow up their acclaimed collaboration 'England and Son' ('Funny and ferocious' ★★★★ The Guardian), by test driving a few ideas for their new play Ordinary Decent Criminal, touring later this year.
Ordinary Decent Criminal follows recovering addict Frankie (played by Mark Thomas) in the years following the Strangeways Prison Riot of 1991, as he enters the brave new world of a liberal prison experiment.
A new tale of freedom, revolution and messy love.
Age guidance: 16+ (please see content warning)
Running time: 70 mins approx. (no interval)
'Thomas has always paired his activism with the skills of a born storyteller… [delivered] with tremendous energy and real pathos.'
Content Warning
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, scenes of violence, strong language/swearing, references to drug use and sexual references.
