Maggots tickets
About Maggots
Don’t miss Maggots, an impactful play by Tony Craze Award winner Farah Najib at the Bush Theatre. Book Maggots tickets on TodayTix.
See the talented cast, including Safiyya Ingar, who is best known for appearing in two seasons of Netflix’s The Witcher, Sam Baker Jones, who plays Jack Grealish in the BBC’s Dear England, and Marcia Lecky, who is known for many projects, including roles in EastEnders and Ted Lasso.
Together, the cast tells the story of a group of lonely neighbours who are forced to blur the boundaries of their private lives when a stench in the building worsens, and the housing association does little to help. Together, they must face their fears and concerns, and in doing so, a community begins to form in the face of a tragic situation.
As Farah Najib said of the play, “If even one person leaves the theatre and decides to check in on someone they haven’t heard from in a while, that’d make me really happy.”
Run time
1hr 15mins. No Interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
27th January, 2026
End date
28th February, 2026
Maggots cast and creative team
By: Farah Najib
Director: Jess Barton
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Shepherd's Bush
Bus numbers: Shepherd's Bush Market Station (Stop R) 207, 260, 283, 607
More information about Maggots
Maggots in London has an excellent creative team, including direction by Jess Barton, set and costume design by Caitlin Wawhinney, lighting design by Peter Small, composing and sound design by Duramaney Kamara, and it is produced by Jessie Anand Productions.
As Barton said, “I was immediately drawn to the storytelling nature of this script and Farah’s nuanced observations of human behaviour! We’re not subtle at Fight or Flight about our fascination with people, and what contributes to a person’s identity, so having the opportunity to explore this in a completely new way felt very exciting.”
Maggots is a play that was staged at the Lion and Unicorn Theatre for a brief run at the beginning of 2024. The production was immediately a hit. As the London Pub Theatres review said, “Full of pathos and quiet fury, this play will crawl under your skin and feast on your conscience.”
What to watch for
- Maggots was originally the working title for the play, but as Farah Najib delved deeper into the project, the title seemed to fit.
- Farah Najib is an alumna of both the Royal Court Writers Group (2019-20) and the Soho Theatre Writers’ Lab (2020).
- Aspects of this play are reminiscent of the real-life story of a woman whose body was discovered in 2022 in a South London block of flats, having been unnoticed for years.
- Farah Najib’s play, Dirty Dogs was longlisted for the 2022 Bruntwood Prize.
Frequently asked questions
What is Maggots about?
Don’t miss Maggots, an impactful play by Tony Craze Award winner Farah Najib at the Bush Theatre. Together, the cast tells the story of a group of lonely neighbours who are forced to blur the boundary of their private lives when a disconcerting smell points to something tragic.
How do you get tickets for Maggots?
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What is the running time of Maggots?
Maggots runs for 1hr 15mins. No Interval.
Which theatre is Maggots at?
Maggots is at London's Bush Theatre, which is located at 7 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 8LJ.
What is the age recommendation for Maggots?
Ages 14+.
How much are tickets for Maggots?
Maggots tickets start at £18.
Who wrote Maggots?
Farah Najib wrote this play.
Who directed Maggots?
Jess Barton directs the show.
Is Maggots appropriate for kids?
Maggots is a play that explores themes of death and is best for children ages 14 and above.
Is Maggots good?
Maggots is a fantastic play that highlights isolation and the desperate need for community. This staging has an exceptionally talented cast and creative team bringing this story to life.
