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  • The Mute Messiah

    Tue 22 - Wed 23 Oct at 9pm
    Tickets £8-£12 (+ booking fee)
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    A Blend of verbatim theatre and dark comedy that explores the range of absurd, heartfelt, comical, humiliating, cruel, and uplifting encounters of young people within the benefits system.
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    Running Time 75 mins
    Wheelchair Accessible
    Wheelchair Accessible
    Captioned Performance
    Captioned Performance
    Assistance dogs welcome
    Assistance dogs welcome
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    Content NoticeStrong Language
    Health Notice
    Health NoticeSmoke/Fog/Haze, Loud Noises, Food/Drinks consumed by performers

    Mute Messiah is a social-satire and theatrical journey exploring the lives of young people within the UK's benefit system, blending verbatim theatre and dark comedy. The play revolves around the Mute Messiah, and the absurd, heartfelt, comical, humiliating, cruel, and uplifting encounters they have on their journey, growing ever more resilient amidst the harsh challenges the UKs benefits system sets its claimants. 

    Featuring a wild mix of characters, including a steadfast sister, overzealous social workers, nosy neighbours, potential partners, and government officials, as well as themes of resilience, class struggle, and the power of belief, the piece focuses on moments of solidarity, offering a slice-of-life play filled with humour and heartache. 

    First performed as a work-in-progress at Theatre Deli London, Mute Messiah was part of Hay Festival 2024 and will premiere as a full show at Camden Peoples Theatre before going on a run at the Tsitsit Festival 2024.

    "CPT is as a beacon of fringe goodness, a theatre that champions diversity, inclusivity and the best kind of weird uniqueness"

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