A metaphysical comedy of errors beyond what may be seen in the West as a ‘dark comedy’. The play aims to capture the cruel entropy of war, in relation to God’s greatness, its victims… and victors that are none. The ghosts not just the questions we carry with us, that torment us and make our life.
US forces have long since toppled Saddam Hussein, yet Baghdad remains aflame. In the chaos, the lives of American Marines Tom and Kev collide with Iraqi translator Musa after their chance encounters with the Tiger. Iraqi or American, man or beast, they are all searching for meaning, revenge, forgiveness, and a solid gold toilet seat that’s worth a fortune.
Rajiv Joseph’s dark comedy received multiple Tony nominations and recognition as a Pulitzer Prize finalist after its Broadway run. Now in its European premiere, starring David Threlfall (Shameless) and Arinzé Kene (Misty), Omar Elerian brings this surreal and profound play to the Young Vic.
With Sayyid Aki, Patrick Gibson, Ammar Haj Ahmad, Kathryn Hunter, Arinzé Kene, Sara Masry, Hala Omran and David Threlfall.
- Director – Omar Elerian
- Set & Costume Designer – Rajha Shakiry
- Lighting Designer – Jackie Shemesh
- Sound Designer – Elena Peña
- Movement Director – Annie-Lunnette Deakin-Foster
- Casting Director – Heather Basten CDG
- Fight and Intimacy Director – Ruth Cooper-Brown of RC-Annie
- Dialect Coach – Khaled Abunaama
- Voice & Dialect Coach – Hazel Holder
- Costume Supervisor – Male Arcucci
- Hair & Make Up Supervisor – Sarah-Jane Pucci
- Prop Supervisor – Kate Margretts
- Jerwood Assistant Director – Layla Madanat
- Associate Designer – Yimei Zhao
- Additional Original Composition – Elena Peña
- Production Therapist – Rukiya Jemmott
