Boy in Darkness

Gareth Murphy's powerful performance at the Blue Elephant Theatre in Camberwell, is an absolute must for any Mervyn Peake fans. He is a truly inspired actor and has scrutinised the story and worked closely with the director, John Walton, to bring it to today's audience. The whole play is utterly absorbing, and every aspect of the production contributes to make this truly compelling.

There's also a fascinating exhibition of Lewis Peake's work in the bar. It's a great combination.

Book tickets here.

"A physical theatre gem." The Stage

(Photographs by Lidia Crisafulli)

Ride a Cock Horse

The British Library have produced a stylish new edition of Mervyn Peake's book of nursery rhymes, Ride a Cock Horse, which was first published in 1940. Who can resist these, for instance? Old King Cole, Rub-a-dub-dub, and Doctor Foster went to Gloucester? It's available direct from the British Library.