ABOUT THE SHOW
‘Think of it like carbon offsetting, except for morals.’
An unmissable new thriller from the Olivier Award-winning producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer to open the Rose’s 2021/22 season. Written by fast rising talent Alys Metcalf and directed by Christopher Haydon.
When Niala arranges to meet celebrated charity leader, Ben, in the bar of a London hotel for career advice, their evening unfolds into something far less professional. As the weather closes in and secrets start to surface, the consequences of their choices leave them nowhere to hide.
A gripping encounter that takes place over the course of one stormy night, Leopards is a play about the image we construct of ourselves and what it truly means to be good.
CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Christopher Haydon
Set & Costume Design: Lily Arnold
Lighting Designer: Mark Howland
Sound Designer: Gareth Fry
Intimacy Director: Asha Jennings-Grant
Production Manager: Heather Doole and Hamish Ellis
Niala: Saffron Coomber
Producers: Rose Theatre and Francesca Moody Productions in association with Kater Gordon and Popcorn Group
PRESS
‘A piece that grips and thrills while grappling with gritty issues.’ ★★★★ Telegraph
‘A gripping 90 minutes.’ ★★★★ The Stage
‘A slick two-hander.’ ★★★★ A Younger Theatre
‘Entertaining and thought-provoking.’ ★★★★ Kingston Nub
‘Outstanding to watch and not one to be missed.’ ★★★★★ Fairy Powered Productions
‘The tale may be dark – but the script is witty, and often downright funny.’ ★★★★★ Time and Leisure
‘The play is taut, breathless, and loaded with surprises.’ ★★★★ Essential Surrey
PERFORMANCE INFO
Rose Theatre, Kingston
2 – 25 September 2022
