Equus
A highly original re-working of this classic play. ‘Equus’ follows the treatment of Alan Strang, who has blinded six horses, as psychologist Martin Dysart encourages him to re-enact the events that led up to this horrific act. In this visually striking and physical production Theatre Oikos challenges commonly held expectations of the play through its treatment of Alan’s relationship with the horses and the people who have influenced his formative years. As Alan confronts his neurosis the chorus of horses become a dynamic presence in his psyche and on the stage. ‘Amazing – a great production!’ (Newbury Weekly News).
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Play description
Peter Shaffer was inspired to write EQUUS when he heard of a crime involving a 17-year-old who blinded six horses in a small town in Suffolk. He set out to construct a fictional account of what might have caused the incident, without knowing any of the details of the crime. The play’s action is something of a detective story, involving the attempts of child psychiatrist Dr Martin Dysart to understand the cause of young Alan Strang’s actions while wrestling with his own sense of purpose.
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