Thriving company brings Equus to Coventry stage

London Classic Theatre’s production of Peter Shaffer’s psychological drama Equus will take the stage from Tuesday until Saturday April 28.

Inspired by a true story, Peter Shaffer’s thriller follows 17-year-old Alan Strang, who is sent to a secure psychiatric hospital after blinding six horses with a metal spike.

Martin Dysart, the child psychiatrist assigned to him, begins to probe Alan’s past in an attempt to understand his motives.

Initially the boy is silent and uncooperative, but as Dysart digs deeper, he gradually gains Alan’s trust and the truth begins to emerge.

As Alan struggles to be free of his demons, he must first relive the events of that terrible night.

London Classic Theatre is known for touring challenging yet accessible works of theatre. The team is directed by Michael Cabot, who has overseen the company’s transition from one of the success stories of the London Fringe to one of the UK’s most prolific and thriving touring companies.

Tickets, priced from £8.25 to £19.25, are now available. Call 024 7655 3055 or go online.