Goblin Baby Theatre Company

A topical tale about injustice, deceit, passion and the search for the truth.

Russian landowner, Zhenya, sows wild oats with one of his peasant girls, but puts it all behind him when he marries – or so he believes.

Inspired by a Tolstoy short story, the play follows Zhenya’s obsession and its murderous consequence, as he finds himself driven mad with desire for Stepashka. Desperate to end his guilty liaison and safeguard his marriage, he shoots her and stands trial for murder. But can there be true justice in an unjust society? And is it guilt, insanity or the supernatural that finally haunts him?

The performances on Wednesday 11th and 18th June will be followed by a Q&A session with the writer and director as well as members of the cast.

For the Saturday matinée on June 14th: The Verdict is Yours, in which the audience acts as jury and votes for one of two alternative endings to the play.