The Shitheads tickets
About The Shitheads
See the world premiere of The Shitheads, a captivating new black comedy at the Royal Court Theatre. Book The Shitheads tickets on TodayTix.
The Shitheads is a play that is set thousands of years ago among some of the earliest inhabitants of Britain. The harmony of their cave life is shattered when strangers arrive, and suddenly survival becomes a violent affair. This unique production takes us back to humanity's beginnings.
The talented cast bringing this story to life are Annabel Smith, Scarlet Wilderink, Jacoba Williams, Peter Clements, Ami Tredrea, and Jonny Khan.
This new play is part of the Royal Court's 70th anniversary season, and it is supported by the Cockayne Grant.
Venue
Directions
Location: Off-West End
Railway station: Sloane Square
Bus numbers: (Sloane Square Station Stop D) 19, 22, 137, 452
More information about The Shitheads
The Shitheads in London is written by Jack Nicholls. This production is his debut play; the show had a staged reading at the Royal Court’s inaugural Open Submissions Festival and now it comes to the Royal Court Theatre in a fully staged production.
“I was feeling a bit cynical about stories that seemed designed to re-affirm the audience’s faith in stories—people aren’t un-complicatedly good, obviously, and it felt misguided to suggest that stories could be. It seemed a reductive answer for narrative art to arrive at–though I think in a national moment where artists feel they are constantly having to plead their worth, not an unsurprising one. I thought it would be a good idea to kick around for a while, anyway, and then I saw a bowl made from a human skull in the Natural History Museum and things started to knit together,” Nicholls explained.
The creative team behind this impactful play includes co-directors Royal Court Resident Director Aneesha Srinivasan and Artistic Director David Byrne, designer Anna Reid, Puppetry Designer Finn Caldwell, Direction and Movement by Finn Caldwell, lighting designer Alex Fernandes, and composer and sound designer Asaf Zohar.
What to watch for
- In addition to being a cast member, Scarlet Wilderink is also the puppetry captain.
- Jack Nicholls has twice been part of the Royal Court Writers’ group.
- In addition to being a playwright, Jack Nicholls is a poet, and he has won the National Poetry Competition twice.
- Finn Caldwell earned an Olivier Award for Best Set Design for Life of Pi. He shares the award with Tim Hatley for scenic design, and Caldwell and Nick Barnes earned the award for puppetry design.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Shitheads about?
See the world premiere of The Shitheads, a captivating new black comedy at the Royal Court Theatre. This riveting play is set thousands of years ago among some of the earliest inhabitants of Britain.
How do you get tickets for The Shitheads?
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Which theatre is The Shitheads at?
The Shitheads is at London's Royal Court, which is located at Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS.
How much are tickets for The Shitheads?
The Shitheads tickets start at £18.
Who wrote The Shitheads?
Jack Nicholls wrote the play.
Who directed The Shitheads?
The play co-directed by Aneesha Srinivasan and David Byrne.
Is The Shitheads appropriate for kids?
This brand new play doesn’t currently have an age guideline.
Is The Shitheads good?
The Shitheads is a fantastic new play that began its journey at the Royal Court’s inaugural Open Submissions Festival. With a fantastic story and talented creatives bringing the story to life, it’s an unforgettable production.
