A returning war hero answers an advert posted by the mysterious Mr Lupine. The horrors of WW2 have broken young Wesley, but the madness he encounters in this artist’s studio may push him to destruction...
Following a hugely successful sold-out Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Shellshocked is a powerful new play by Leeds-born playwright Philip Stokes, recognised by the British Library as a culturally important playwright of the 21st Century.
Starring Jack Stokes, Winner of the Adelaide Critics Circle Award 2023, and Lee Bainbridge, previously in Heroin(e) For Breakfast (★★★★★, Sunday Telegraph).
Presented by Richard Jordan Productions, King Brilliant Theatre, 412, Lawrence Batley Theatre and Harrogate Theatre.
“Stunning and compelling” —
Theatre Weekly
“Top 5 shows to see” —
The Scotsman
“An intense drama superbly performed” —
Audience member