Holy Fool tickets
About Holy Fool
His music made him. It could destroy him.
At the height of Stalin’s regime, celebrated composer Dmitri Shostakovich walks a perilous tightrope. One wrong note could topple him; one perfectly judged crescendo might save his life.
Under the constant threat of torture and death, he must appease a brutal despot – while quietly resisting him.
Outwardly compliant, inwardly defiant, Shostakovich composes in code: music that conceals as much as it reveals.
Holy Fool is a tense, darkly witty exploration of the absurdity of tyranny, the bravery of resistance and the triumph of the human spirit.
Run time
2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
27th August, 2026
End date
10th October, 2026
Emotional story of a composer's battle for life, conviction and sanity in Soviet Russia.
It was alright, but the script was a let down.
Great idea but the play remains very superficial. It never digs deep into any theme. Also summarising the whole life of Shostakovich in 2h20 isn’t probably the best idea. If you don’t know much about him or the Soviet Union you might miss a lot of details. Also the seats are incredibly bad in the room sadly.
Holy Fool cast and creative team
By: Rosalind Adler and Lea Sellers
Director: Kate Fahy
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End Railway station: Seven Sisters Bus numbers: (Finsbury Park) 210
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Fool playing in the West End or Off-West End?
Holy Fool is Off West End.
How long is Holy Fool on for?
Tickets for Holy Fool are available through 10 October 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Who is the director of Holy Fool?
Kate Fahy is the director of Holy Fool.
Who is the writer of Holy Fool?
The writer of Holy Fool is Rosalind Adler and Lea Sellers.
How do you get tickets for Holy Fool?
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What is the running time of Holy Fool?
Holy Fool runs for 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
Which theatre is Holy Fool at?
Holy Fool is at London's Park Theatre, which is located at Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London, N4 3JP.
What is the age recommendation for Holy Fool?
Ages 12+.
How much are tickets for Holy Fool?
Holy Fool tickets start at £33.
What is Holy Fool about?
At the height of Stalin’s regime, celebrated composer Dmitri Shostakovich walks a perilous tightrope. One wrong note could topple him; one perfectly judged crescendo might save his life.
