The world premiere of Nancy Netherwood’s chilling new play debuts at Southwark Playhouse Borough.
North-East England, 1983. As a snowstorm rages outside, trainee singer Russell and his mother Maud await the arrival of a young priest, who believes Russell is a victim of possession….
Cloudburst Productions Ltd, in association with Southwark Playhouse, has announced the world premiere of Nancy Netherwood’s Radiant Boy which debuts at Southwark Playhouse Borough on 21 May and runs until 14 June, following its inclusion in the RSC’s 37 Plays competition in 2023. Júlia Levai directs Stuart Thompson and Renée Lamb in this brand-new chilling play with music. With a soundtrack of traditional songs, North-East folk music and 80s New Wave, the show investigates faith, shame and queerness and finding connection through art.
Cast includes Stuart Thompson (‘Spring Awakening’ (Almeida), ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ (BBC)) & Renée Lamb (The Original Cast of ‘Six’ (West End)). Full cast will be announced shortly.
Nancy Netherwood said today, “I’m beyond thrilled to be bringing Radiant Boy to life at Southwark Playhouse with such an incredible team both onstage and off. The intimate space of ‘The Little’ auditorium is perfect for an intense, claustrophobic exorcism story - we can really crank up the tension and eeriness, but hopefully you’ll also feel part of Russell’s journey of queer self-acceptance. I can’t wait to fill the space with North East folk music and 80s New Wave!”.
Listings
RADIANT BOY 21 May – 14 June 2025
Southwark Playhouse Borough, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD
Mon - Sat 7.30pm, 3pm Matinees Tue & Sat
Tickets from £10 - BOOK NOW
Further Information: Radiant Boy: A Haunting - Southwark Playhouse Borough