DON'T YOU DARE! The Inquisitor | Photo by Riccardo Sai

Written and performed by Chiara D'Anna

Directed by: Chiara D'Anna & Jelmer Tuinstra

Scenography: Jelmer Tuinstra

Costumes: Natasa Stamatari

A high-energy political satire combining Storytelling, Physical Theatre and a contemporary reinterpretation of the Masks of Commedia dell’Arte.

It's 1601: a famous actress accused of mesmerising her audiences, stands trial for witchcraft. As the trial unfolds, an entire nation turns against her hypnotised by fear and propaganda.

In drawing parallels between the violent oppression of the Roman Inquisition and the hate speech of contemporary politics, Don't You Dare! invites us to reflect on the witch hunts of our times through irony and dark humour

Age Guidance: 15+ Running | Time: 70 mins (no interval

In three words…

Funny, Energetic, Enthralling.

In one line…

A surreal comedy about 21st century witch hunts.

Sound bite sized…

"Federico Fellini meets Monty Python."

"A history play that transcends space and time."

"Funny political virtuoso…just a bit bonkers!"

One of the only plays exploring the repression of female artists at the time of Shakespeare.

"An insightful commentary on today’s world" by "the Italian female equivalent of Sasha Baron Cohen".

★★★★ The Guardian

"The show is buoyed by D’Anna’s abundant charisma. She switches between characters with camp exuberance and funny asides."

★★★★ The Stage

“Witty and playful...D’Anna is a delight, ad-libbing with glee and slipping into different characters with ease; a performer with charisma to spare.”

★★★★ Broadway World UK

“Charismatic and enthralling, D'Anna is a chameleon, displaying exquisite acting skills.”

★★★★ A Younger Theatre

“It is an impressive 70 minutes of ceaseless energy, physical and vocal transformation.”