“ Cats like to tease mice. In other words,
I’m saying, it’s not something that happens
by accident when they’re pursuing some
other more respectable purpose. No. They
like to do it.”
The scientist who tinkered with the universe tells us of his many
loves. As his self-obsession literally consumes him, we listen to
tales of food, sex and man’s true best friend. An extreme,
disturbing, and funny vision of the embattled relationship
between man and beast.
Wallace Shawn’s explicit new play receives its world premiere at
the Royal Court, under the direction of his lifelong collaborator
and My Dinner with André co-star, André Gregory. Wallace
Shawn features in the cast.
The Wallace Shawn season also features The Fever (2 Apr –
2 May) and Aunt Dan and Lemon (20 May – 27 June) plus a
series of readings to be announced.
Director Cast includes
André Gregory Miranda Richardson
Designer
Wallace Shawn
Eugene Lee
Produced in association with The New Group, New York
12 May – 13 June 2009 Shawn Season offer – book
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs for any 2 or 3 productions at


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