Exploring the politics of two very different worlds, both of which are hidden from the general public, the Lantern Theatre Liverpool will be hosting Red Ladder Theatre Company’s The Thing About Psychopaths on Saturday 4th May, a new play by Scottish-Ghanaian writer Ben Tagoe (B.B.C. Writers Academy), the show is a searing, funny and thought-provoking new play about power and empathy in modern Britain.
Noel is a trader, working for one of the country’s leading financial organisations. He’s worked hard to get there and he wants to reach the top. When Ray, a senior employee at the firm, approaches him with a proposition, nothing illegal, but something that bends the rules, he can see that he’d be stupid not to take the opportunity to climb the ladder.
When their activity is exposed, Ray denies all knowledge and Noel’s life begins to spiral out of control and soon he is facing his worst nightmare: prison. Can Noel learn a new set of rules and keep his head above water? Behind bars, only the strong survive and there’s no room for empathy if you want to thrive.
Exploring the politics of two very different worlds, both of which are hidden from the general public, The Thing About Psychopaths prompts questions around corruption, empathy and what it means to be human in 21st century Britain. With an air of the American dream, this play raises issues about the social and political landscapes of our lives and of the world we live in.
This show is suitable for audiences of 14 years old and over .
To book, visit www.thelanterntheatre.co.uk or call 01517030000. Tickets are priced at £10 with concessions available at £7.50.