"It's 1984 meets Waiting for Godot!”
Rooney and Ingmar are seasoned hangmen doing their best to survive a job that no longer
makes sense. When a new case tests the limits of reason, the cracks in the system — and
in themselves — begin to show.
Following its sold-out run at the Golden Goose Theatre as part of the Lambeth Fringe
Festival 2025, Fractured Time Productions brings this fresh new production to the
Drayton Arms Theatre.
Darkly comic. Uncomfortably human. Unexpectedly moving.
The production aims to create a shared space where audiences can reflect on
injustice, compassion and institutional power, encouraging conversation long after
the performance has ended.
Content warnings: Discussion of political corruption and violence. Depiction of drug
abuse and addiction. Language may be offensive and may reflect racial or colour bias as
a criticism of society. Overall, it is handled with absurdist humour and satirical style. Some
scenes contain mild strong language, flashing lights, and loud sounds.
CAST:
Benjamin Press - Rooney
Chris Gallagher - Ingmar
Chris Machari - Paul Freeman
Romeo Olukotun - The Engineer & Kiddy
Barbara Mariposa - The Cleaner
Kay Boggett - The Attorney & Mum
CREATIVES:
D.C Jackson - Director
Mauro Fazion - Writer
Rebecca Lyon - Lighting Designer & Technician
Efe Yuksel - Sound Designer
Zac Adam Richardson - Set Designer
Fractured Time Productions - Producer
Tickets are on sale NOW - https://www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/tickets/the-dying-wish-1