Imaginative staging, evocative soundscapes, spectacular acrobatics and theatrical invention combine to bring Angela Carter’s gripping horror story to life.
A dark night, in the grip of midwinter. A sense of foreboding fills the air. A girl sets off for grandmother’s house. A wolf howl echoes around the forest…
Her fellow townsfolk tell tales of beasts who hunger for blood and darkness, prowling the edges of the forest path, waiting for victims. But Red Riding Hood doesn’t believe in fear. Strong-minded, armed with a carving knife and a cunning mind, she feels invincible. A chance meeting with a huntsman turns an innocent journey into a seductive and terrifying race. Locked in a battle of wills, who will win the race and claim their victim?
In this rare stage version, The Company of Wolves is filled with danger, desire and suspense – a story of terror and transformation unlike anything you have experienced before.
Suitable for Ages 13+
Developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme
Approximate running times
Evening performances: 7.30pm – 9.20pm
Matinees: 2.15pm – 4.05pm
Morning performance: 10.30am – 12.20pm
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"a thrilling take on Angela Carter's cult classic..."
— Holly Williams, The Times
"a dark and dynamic production, ravishing in both senses..."
— Mark Fisher, The Guardian
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— Clare Brennan, The Observer
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— Chris Eldon Lee, What's On Staffordshire
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— Aimi Redfern, The Sentinel
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— Chris Bartlett, The Stage
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"a sensational spectacle..."
— Steve Orme, British Theatre Guide
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