7 August 2023
19:30
The Devil's Passion
Justin Butcher, Passion Pit Theatre, part of Camden Fringe Festival 2023
An audacious hell’s-eye view of the Passion of Christ
‘Within the hour we will capture or kill the notorious leader of the most extreme
dangerous and contagious ideology to emerge in the modern era.’ (Satan 33 AD)
33AD: As Jesus enters Jerusalem to fulfil his destiny, Satan ascends from Hell to stop him... a battle ensues for the soul of humanity....
Against a contemporary Middle East "War on Terror" backdrop, an audacious hell’s-eye view of the Passion of Christ from Justin Butcher (Scaramouche Jones) directed by OIivier Award-winner Guy Masterson (Morecambe, The Shark is Broken).
‘Magnificent, satirical, darkly comic.’ (Observer).
‘Radical and provocative: a devilishly clever retelling.’ (Mark Lawson).
‘One of the most remarkable evenings I’ve spent in the theatre.’ (David Suchet).
‘Vivid, comic, lyrical twist on familiar events.’ (Sunday Telegraph).
‘A riveting, witty performance, vivid storytelling, visceral and bravura.’ (BritishTheatreGuide)
Part of Camden Fringe Festival 2023
ABOUT
written & performed by Justin Butcher
directed by Guy Masterson
designed by Sean Cavanagh
lighting design by Tom Turner
sound design by Jack C. Arnold
video design by Damian Hale
USEFUL INFORMATION
Estimated running time
90 minutes
Performance times
19:30
Ticket prices
£16, £14
Concession
Full-time students, those aged under 16, senior citizens, the unwaged, members of Equity and BECTU
Access
Theatro Technis is fully wheelchair accessible. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in the auditorium. There is a Loop system fitted in the main auditorium. If you have any questions or specific requests, please email boxoffice@theatrotechnis.com.
Depictions of schizophrenic trauma, internal bleeding/haemorrhaging, shouting & violence, suspense & fear and, climactically, the crucifixion of Jesus.
