An Instinct

An Instinct is a gripping new thriller coming to the Old Red Lion Theatre this November. Set in the early days of a nationwide lockdown, survival hinges on trust, manipulation, and the thin line between truth and fear. This chilling production from emerging writer Hugo Timbrell (My Life As A Cowboy, Omnibus Theatre; The Vessel, Hampstead Theatre) and Offie-nominated director Lucy Foster (CREAK, Bush Theatre; Roaring Women, Hampstead Theatre) brings psychological horror and a unforgettable experience.

Shortlisted for the Theatre503 International Playwriting Award 2023, An Instinct will offer a visceral theatrical exploration into fear, identity, and power, leaning into the aesthetics of classic thrillers. Set entirely within the confines of one room, the play explores the fragility of trust and the dangers that arise when those meant to protect us become the very source of threat.