Accidental Death of an Anarchist
- Lytton Players
- May 10
- 2 min read
Accidental Death of an Anarchist
By Dario Fo and Franca Rame
A new adaptation by Tom Basden
Production Dates: 26th - 29th November 2025 to be performed at the Lytton theatre.
First Get Together: Tuesday 1st July 2025 at 7:45pm at The Lytton Theatre
Second Get Together: Friday 4rd July 2025 at 7:45pm at The Lytton Theatre
Audition Dates: Tuesday 8th July 20205 at 7:45pm at The Lytton Theatre
Director: David Slade
Producer: TBA
An Anarchist has fallen to his death from a police station window. The question is: did he jump or was he thrown? As the police attempt to avoid yet another scandal, a mysterious imposter is arrested and brought in for questioning.
Seizing the chance to put on a show, he leads the officers in an ever more ridiculous reconstruction of their official account, hilariously exposing the cover-ups, corruption and profound idiocy at the heart of the police.
Character Descriptions:
The Maniac:
(Male. Acting age between 30 and 50)
A central figure who is both a character and a performer, playing multiple roles, including Judge Randall.
Characterized by being a compulsive performer, zany, sharp-witted, and charismatic.
Uses various disguises and voice changes to manipulate the situation.
Only character who can see the audience.
Inspector Burton:
(Male. Acting age between 30 and 50)
A police officer who first interviews the Maniac.
Portrayed as excitable, physical, and a "laddish" character.
Superintendent Curry:
(Male. Acting age between 40 and 60)
The station chief who is often portrayed as corrupt and willing to dodge responsibility.
Known for his nervous energy and unprincipled behaviour.
Detective Daisy:
(Male/Female. Acting age between 30 and 40)
A plain-clothes detective who is also vain, corrupt, and not very bright.
Known for violent tendencies.
PC Jackson:
(Female. Acting age between 20 and 30)
A relatively inexperienced young officer with possibly idealistic views.
PC Joseph:
(Female. Acting age between 20 and30)
The Superintendent's aide who is desperate to please and will corroborate anything.
Fi Phelan:
(Female. Acting age between 20 and 30)
A journalist who arrives at the police station to investigate the case.
Portrayed as a smart and sassy character.
The roles Jackson and Joseph could be played by the same person with the Maniac realising this. Or Jackson and Fi played by the same person without the Maniac realising.
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