UK Theatre Network

Directed by Frances Loy

Theatre delicatessen’s first production in its new home at Picton Place is Philip Ridley’s Mercury Fur. A play told at full throttle, Ridley's world is a dark place, survivors on edge creating dark fantasies for those that will pay to play

Elliot (Matt Granados) and his brother Darren (Chris Urch) prepare places  for ‘parties’ where people can film their fantasies, Lola (Isaac Jones) helps them prepare for these events.

The play opens with Elliot and Darren finding an abandoned flat to hold the party, they encounter Naz, (Mikey Bharj) a squatter who quickly ingratiates  himself in the hope of cadging some drugs from Elliot and to avoid being alone.

The outfit is run by Spinx (Ben Wigzell), a man whose power is seemingly untouchable. The group await the arrival of the party guest, the client whose whims are catered for. Things do not go according to plan and the action moves swiftly to lead the characters to a horrifying and inevitable conclusion. 

Much symbolism is present in this work, links between the characters are hinted at but never fully explained.

There are some compelling performances in this production and Loy's confident direction has employed full use of the space to encourage the audience to feel they are in the moment with the characters.

Mercury Fur

3-4 Picton Place W1U 1BJ

Audience should note Strong language is throughout.