A Lie of the Mind
America. The great wide open.
Two families torn apart by more than one brutal marriage. Out of this bleak landscape emerges a human spirit that burns bright in its fight for salvation.
At heart a love story, this funny and gritty play explores the ambivalence of family relationships, of love lost and found, against the backdrop of a macho American West. With a Coen Brothers off-beat humour, dark and mystical A Lie of the Mind was written by Sam Shepard at the height of his powers.
In 2017, with a post-truth President in the White House, this play which charts the carnage that ensues from self-deception is as relevant as when first performed in 1985.
Creative Team
Director - James Hillier
Designer - Rebecca Brower
Lights - Jai Morjaria
Sound - Max Pappenheim
Stage Manager - Aime Neime
Production Manager - Ian Moore
Producer - Trish Wadley
Associate Producer - Skyler Ross
Cast
Gethin Anthony, Nancy Crane, Alexandra Dowling, Kate Fahy, Michael Fox, Rob Lonsdale, Laura Rogers, John Stahl
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James Hillier’s revival is haunting and unsettling; a search for love and purpose played out against a haze of love and regret.
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Exceptional onstage performers who have been provided with a clear artistic vision.
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Passionate and believable.
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Defibrillator have a splendid cast that serve the play with grit and focus.
