Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
28th January – 8th March 2014
VAULT Festival
Dr Hunter S Thompson’s twisted, madcap adventure to find the heart of the American Dream is staged in this collaboration between his old friend and colleague Lou Stein and the legendary British illustrator Ralph Steadman. Two assignments in Nevada turn super-ugly for a young journalist and his attorney, partly because they’re chock full of narcotics, but mostly because they’re on a savage journey to discover how the idea of America got broken, and why there’s no way back to freedom, real freedom. Hop in the back, grab yourself a beer and experience one of the wildest, most vibrant and utterly essential books of our time as never seen before.
“A real blast… a trip I heartily recommend.” ★★★★ The Telegraph
“More than a play… an experience.” ★★★★ – Fourthwall Magazine
“Gloriously whacked out” – Time Out
“A wild and rollicking ride.” – London Slant
“A trip you will not want to miss.” – The Londonist
John Chancer The Narrator
Ed Hughes Raoul Duke
Rob Crouch Dr. Gonzo
with Ben Hood, Tom Moores, Libby Northedge and Nina Smith as The Ensemble
and Kerry Shale as the Pre-Recorded Voices
Adapted and Directed by Lou Stein
Artwork by Ralph Steadman
Designed by Rosie Moon
Lighting Design by Ziggy Jacobs-Wyburn
Sound Design by David Chilton
Projection Artist Peter Wilms
Produced by The Heritage Arts Company and Lou Stein Associates
The Production is happily affiliated with Wild Turkey Bourbon.
Executive Producer Laila Nabulsi
