New production of Dennis Kelly's Dark and Gripping THE RITUAL SLAUGHTER OF GORGE MASTROMAS

Sedos will bring acclaimed playwright Dennis Kelly's The Ritual Slaughter of Gorge Mastromas to the Bridewell Theatre this September.

"An epic story which looks deep into the darker parts of human nature."

The play, written by award-winning playwright Dennis Kelly, best known for writing the book to Matilda The Musical for the RSC and creating the series Utopia for Channel Four, returns to the capital following its acclaimed run at The Royal Court Theatre in 2013. This dark tale examines the existence of goodness in our brutal world and whether it can survive against the casual cruelness of modern society. What does it take to succeed?

A pantheon of seven unnamed gods, lost in time, recall to the audience the life of Gorge Mastromas. A dark epic tale chronicling the life of Gorge, a Citizen Kane-like figure who rises to become one of the richest, most influential and ruthless people in the world.

Born with an innate sense of goodness, even when it is detrimental to him, Gorge is repeatedly let down by life, until a pivotal moment in adulthood, when a chance encounter with a ruthless executive breaks down his good nature.

He then becomes one of the most amoral people in the world, lying, cheating and corrupting his way to the top, constructing a web of lies that affect and destroy all those close to him, and finally Gorge himself.

Director Lorenzo Peter Mason commented: "What is utterly compelling to me is how much the play keeps raising the stakes the more it progresses, going from schoolyard politics to the fate of the world, as more and more is put on the line."

The ultimate question of the show asks whether we, as humans, choose to do things from an innate sense of goodness, or from cowardice?

Sedos has been the resident theatre company at the Bridewell Theatre since 2012.

Tuesday 27 September to Saturday 1 October 2016

Evenings at 7.30pm, Saturday matinee at 2.30pm

Bridewell Theatre

Bride Lane, off Fleet Street

London EC4Y 8EQ

Tickets: £11-£15.50

Box office: www.sedos.co.uk

No booking fee.

Gala Night: Friday 30 September

Tickets £13.50-£18. Ticket includes a free glass of fizz, a show programme and a late bar.

The Ritual Slaughter of Gorge Mastromas contains adult themes and language. It is suitable for an audience aged 15 and over.

CAST

Gorge: Jonathon Cooper

Martin: John Irvine

Gel: Oli O'Donohoe

Pete: Calvin Crawley

Porter: Julian Harris Mellini

A: Imogen Turner

Louisa: Grace Parker

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Lorenzo Peter Mason

Producer: Aileen Ryan

Assistant director: Jennie Rich

Costume designer: Anna Sances

Set designer: Nicole Figini

Lighting designer: Robin Snowdon

Props and costumes: Kaitlyn Mellini

ABOUT SEDOS

Sedos is the City of London's premiere amateur theatre company and is a registered charity with a membership of over 200. It puts on six to ten shows a year. The society was founded in 1905 by senior members of the stock exchange and although the membership now includes an eclectic mix from all over London, we maintain firm links with the City. Sedos is the resident theatre company at the Bridewell Theatre.

Sedos productions are critically acclaimed for their consistent high standard. Recent production reviews have included the following:

"I've often heard Sedos referred to as the best that London amateur dramatics has to offer - providing shows of a quality which matches professional productions. And I have to say, I now agree with all that I've heard"

I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, 2016, West End Wilma

"And with a whole week still to go I cannot urge you, no... plead with you, no... beg you enough to clear your diaries and get down to the City of London this coming week for one of the funniest evenings in theatre you're ever likely to experience"

Noises Off, 2015, Sardines

"Sedos represents everything an amateur society should be and we can unanimously say this is the best amateur musical we have seen. Ever. (And we've seen rather a lot...)"

Legally Blonde, 2015, Sardines

"Sedos lives up to its reputation as one of London's finest amateur companies... Sedos may be an amateur company, but it displays a thoroughly professional attitude"

Boeing Boeing, 2014, Decoded Arts

"[The set], along with a fantastic orchestra led by Ryan Macaulay, and incredibly solid direction and choreography, are the details that elevate it from other amateur and short run productions into the realm of quality fringe"

Into the Woods, 2014, The Public Reviews

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