'…this is a bold opening statement of intent from a new company,
directed with precision by Rob Watt.”
The Stage

***** (5 stars) 'Astonishing direction from Rob Watt and equally astounding technical staging creates an incredible experience.'
Fringe Review

the mercy seat

***** (5 stars) 'A wonderful performance.'
London Festival Fringe (SPOILER ALERT)

**** (4 stars) 'a provocative and eloquent slice of modern
debate that demands serious attention.'
remotegoat

**** (4 stars) 'Rob Watt’s production is as taut and claustrophobic as the LaBute’s writing demands … the performances are terrific'
Exeunt

**** (4 stars) 'This production is timely for its revival but timeless in its subject matter and makes for an engaging evening’s entertainment ...'
The Public Reviews

Set on September 12, 2001, The Mercy Seat continues Neil LaBute's unflinching fascination with the often-brutal realities of the war between the sexes. In a time of national tragedy, the world changes overnight. A man and a woman explore the choices now available to them in an existence different from the one they had lived just the day before. Can one be opportunistic in a time of universal selflessness?

CAST

Abby Prescott - Janine Ingrid Ulfane

Ben Harecourt - Sean O'Neil

CREATIVES & CREW

Written by Neil LaBute

Directed by Rob Watt

Assistant Director - Amy Mulholland

Produced by Glowbox Productions

Set Design by Nik Corrall

Lightin Design by Prema Meheta

Sound Design by Craig Barrett

Stage Manager - Christina Noon

I speak to Yo Zushi from NewStatesman.com's Cultural Capital podcast, about my new staging of Neil LaBute's The Mercy Seat at the Pleasance Theatre in Islington, London.