Moby Dick at Brighton Open Air theatre
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One Man. One Whale. Guided by the Fates. Driven by Obsession.
Nantucket, 1839. The ‘Pequod’ embarks on a fateful voyage under the formidable Captain Ahab, a man consumed by his quest for vengeance against the White Whale who tore off his leg. Through the eyes of our narrator, Ishmael, we join the ship’s diverse crew as they plunge into perilous waters, relentlessly chasing the infamous Moby Dick, brought to life through our female chorus The Furies.
Blending puppetry, live music and dynamic physical theatre, this gripping production explores timeless themes of trauma, obsession and prejudice, examining humanity’s fraught relationship with nature, and transforming Melville’s epic into a visceral theatrical experience.
Age 10+
Duration 2hr
Content Warning This production includes depictions of hunting, killing and butchering of whales; and themes of trauma and PTSD.
Doors open 1 hour before the performance starts
Full Price £15
Concession £14
Group of 4 £56
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Nantucket, 1839. The ‘Pequod’ embarks on a fateful voyage under the formidable Captain Ahab, a man consumed by his quest for vengeance against the White Whale who tore off his leg. Through the eyes of our narrator, Ishmael, we join the ship’s diverse crew as they plunge into perilous waters, relentlessly chasing the infamous Moby Dick, brought to life through our female chorus The Furies.
Blending puppetry, live music and dynamic physical theatre, this gripping production explores timeless themes of trauma, obsession and prejudice, examining humanity’s fraught relationship with nature, and transforming Melville’s epic into a visceral theatrical experience.
Age 10+
Duration 2hr
Content Warning This production includes depictions of hunting, killing and butchering of whales; and themes of trauma and PTSD.
Doors open 1 hour before the performance starts
Full Price £15
Concession £14
Group of 4 £56
BOOK NOW
Get Tickets
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