Overview
8 - 23 May 2026Pricing
Seating is unallocated in the Studio. Choose Your Price: £16 - £24. (Previews £14 - £18). Under 25s Half Price. Concessions £2 off.
Further details
- Running time: 80 minutes with no interval
This show contains strong language, deals with adult themes and features moments of audience participation and interaction. Please note that this performance also includes haze, flashing lights and sustained loud music. For more detailed information click here
- Mon 18 May - 6:30pm BSL interpreted
- Thu 21 May - 7:45pm BSL interpreted
- Thu 21 May - 7:45pm Captioned
This pain is something I wanted to hold onto
As it made me who I am
Forged me as I grew
Maybe it’s time I let it go
And started new
Forgiveness of a Monster is an immersive excavation of the life-defining mistakes Connor has made, the painful impact they have had on the people he loves, and what forgiveness truly means.
It is a poetic and deeply human encounter that follows Connor’s footsteps as he confronts the messy, beautiful, broken fragments of his life that came together to make him the man he is today.
This visceral, autobiographical piece is driven by an original soundtrack created by Oraine Johnson that will immerse you in Connor’s mind, and leave us all facing the question – what is forgiveness and who is it really for?
Access Performances:
BSL interpreter: Nikki Champagnie-Harris
Captioner: Erika James
Supported performances:
The auditorium will remain open after the performance should you wish to stay in your seat and reflect or take a moment.
On 13 and 16 May wellbeing colleagues will be on hand to provide support for anyone who requires it.
Emerging Artists Pre-Show
Tue 12 May, 6.15pm | Sat 16 May, 6.45pm, Sherman Foyer
Arrive early for Forgiveness of a Monster on Tues 12 and Sat 16 May, and soak up the creative energy at our free Emerging Artists Pre-Show performance.
Curated and hosted by the brilliant Tia-zakura Camilleri, our foyer will offer a stage for the next generation of local talent performing a mix of spoken word, poetry, and live music.
The perfect start to your night with us.
Post Show Discussion 18 May 8pm
Join Connor Allen in conversation with award-winning writer Sam Gillard as they discuss masculinity and the creation of autobiographical work. At the end of this illuminating event you’ll have the opportunity to ask Connor and Sam questions.
