“I had an inkling from an early age that the Devil was my natural master, captain and friend”
George Bernard Shaw’s ‘The Devil’s Disciple’ is revived in this electrifying new adaptation.
It’s 1899, and the United States is growing in power – fighting a war against the Philippine Islands to prevent their independence. Judith, the wife of a disgraced English minister wanted for treason, witnesses the arrest of disreputable American trader and “disciple of the devil” Richard Conroe. The American army is convinced he is her husband – but when Judith tries to reveal their mistake, Richard denies her claims and refuses to save himself from execution.
Why would an innocent man insist on sacrificing himself for a stranger?
Against the chaos of The Philippine – American War, otherwise known as “America’s First Vietnam”, the world premiere of The Devil May Care is a timely exploration of Western power, the ripples of which we are still feeling today.
Starring Callum Woodhouse (‘All Creatures Great and Small’, ‘The Durrells’) and Jill Greenacre (‘The Brittas Empire’) this is an opportunity to experience the best of rising and established TV talent, live on stage.
Access Performances
Captioned: Thursday 30 January 8pm
★★★★ “Excellent” Everything Theatre
★★★★ “Wry and witty” Daily Mail
★★★★ “A glorious mix up of a family drama” A Young-ish Perspective
★★★★ “Should be on your to-watch list” Live Review
“Exhilarating… an outstanding performance from Burrows and an exceptionally fine one from Woodhouse” Highly Recommended Show – Fringe Review
“Sensitively and impactfully done” All That Dazzles
Details
Theatre: The Little
Mon – Sat: 8pm
Tue & Sat: 3.30pm
Running Time: 120 mins including interval (TBC)
No re-entry.
We strongly advise that you arrive early and take your seats in advance of the start time as there is a no latecomers policy.
This production contains references to war, suicide, and torture, and racial attitudes of the time period. Recommended for ages 12+.
Captioned: Thursday 30 January 8pm
Inheritance games. False identities. A power struggle.
PRODUCTION SHOTS
Photography by Lidia Crisafulli
The Company
Enzo Benvenuti
Elias Conroe
Beth Burrows
Judith Prestwick
Jill Greenacre
Adele Conroe
Izyan Hay
isabel Conroe
Richard Lynson
paul prestwick / general Arthur macarthur
