Venus in Fur

‘There are no villains ... This is a chemical reaction. Two people meet and ignite each other. It's not making some general statement about men or women.'

'Sex, class, gender, pal.'

Playwright Thomas is in search of the perfect actress to embody the lead character in his adaptation of the classic tale 'Venus In Fur'. Late one evening, Vanda Jordan arrives unannounced, and seemingly totally wrong for the part. She insists on a chance to audition. 

As the meeting unfolds, the lines between the characters and their real-life counterparts begin to dissolve, revealing deep-seated desires and the complexities of gender roles. The play is a tantalizing exploration of domination, submission, and the nature of artistic creation itself.

Mandi Riggi directs this revival of David Ives’ modern classic, which was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play in 2012. 

Generously supported by Arts Council England, Riverside Studios and Tamasha Theatre.

Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Jennifer Leong

Vanda

Theatre includes: Miss Julie (Storyhouse Chester), Acceptance (Hampstead Theatre Downstairs), Kiki's Delivery Service (Southwark Playhouse), Hamlet (Shakespeare's Globe) TV includes: Chimerica (Channel 4), Years and Years (BBC One), Doctors (BBC One) Film includes: Kat and the Band

Flinn Andreae

Thomas

Flinn studied at ALRA and has continued training at Home Studio. He has appeared in productions at The King's Head Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith Evolution Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Mandi Riggi

Director

Mandi has written and directed several plays, including LEVITICUS at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival following sold-out performances Off Broadway at 59E59. Her play MERCY which she wrote and directed won the diversity scholarship at the Hollywood Fringe and was produced as part of the curated program at the Fringe. Mandi is currently in development with the feature film version of MERCY with a star cast attached and is developing a number of film and television ideas. She is the creator of the TV series CRIMSON CROWN in development with the Broadcaster ZDF and produced by Media Musketeers. Mandi is the founder of the London Actor Director Lab and the Tribe Collective.

Christianna Mason

Set and Costume Designer

Rachael Bellis

Lighting and Sound Designer

Colbert Newsome

Stage Manager

Verron Lee

Stage Manager

Alex Brunacci

Photographer

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