With a cast of six, Monster explores the need for love and the powerful forces at play behind random acts of violence. Set across two decades, it opens in 2006 Glasgow where troubled teen Kayleigh escapes her abusive mother through her friendship with Zoe. As the two flirt, play dare and fantasise about running away together to the Isle of Muck, the adults in their lives intervene – for right or for wrong – and lead them towards disastrous consequences. Drawing on extensive research into children who have committed violent acts, Monster asks if past mistakes can ever be forgiven or forgotten, and if those raised by monsters can ever heal or are fated to become monsters themselves.

THREE OFF-WEST-END AWARD nominations!

★★★★★
‘Riveting theatre…not to be missed’
Living London Large

★★★★★
‘An unforgettable piece of theatre’
Watch That Scene

★★★★★
‘A remarkable play…mesmerising’
The Spy in the Stalls

★★★★★
‘Brilliantly written…gripping and powerful’
My Theatre Mates

★★★★★
‘Spellbinding…Captivating from start to finish’
Plays To See

★★★★½
‘Fantastic… packs an intense punch’
The Reviews Hub

★★★★
‘Moments of light relief delivered with aplomb by a highly talented cast’
Pocket Size Theatre

★★★★
‘Brilliant writing and acting’
A Youngish Perspective

Set across two decades, love and violence collide in this ‘remarkable’ (★★★★★ The Spy in the Stalls) story that examines the powerful forces at play behind random acts of violence and the terrible consequences that ensue.

‘Brilliantly written’ (★★★★★ My Theatre Mates) by Abi Hood with ‘crisp and uncluttered’ (★★★★★ London Living Large) direction from Kevin Tomlinson, this story is brought to life by ‘chilling performances’(Lost In Theatreland) from the entire cast. The ‘stellar trio’, Abi Hood, Caitlin Fielding and Emma Keele are ‘extraordinary’ (★★★★★ London Living Large), and ‘equally magnificent’ (★★★★★ The Spy in the Stalls) are Kevin Wathen, Kevin Tomlinson and Gillian Kirkpatrick. Don’t miss Monster, a ‘hard-hitting’ (Once A Week Theatre) and ‘powerful’ (★★★★★ Rev Stan Theatre) play that ‘raises interesting questions’ (Once A Week Theatre).