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Dennis of Penge by Annie Siddons

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

— ,Silk Street Theatre
Black and white image of a block of flats in London

Dennis of Penge is an epic, mythical, heroic tale by Annie Siddons, drawing on real experiences and relationships from Siddons’ childhood in South East London. 

Poverty, love, addiction, friendship, ecstasy, chicken and SE20.

Inspired by Euripides’ ancient Greek tragedy The Bacchae, Dennis of Penge is an epic, mythical, heroic tale by Annie Siddons, drawing on real experiences and relationships from Siddons’ childhood in South East London. 

Expect raw poetry combined with music in this urgent, compassionate and uplifting show directed by Emma Baggott.

Please note this production contains scenes of sexual nature and graphic violence.

Tagged with: Theatre & dance Guildhall School

Promoted by Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Running time: Approximately 90 minutes. Please note there will be no interval.

Creative team

  • Emma Baggott   director
  • Zoe Hurwitz   designer
  • Elliot Griggs   lighting designer
  • Asaf Zohar   musical director/composer
  • Grace Duff   sound designer
  • Dan Light   video designer
  • Stewart J Charlesworth   costume designer
  • Raniah Al-Sayed   intimacy director
  • Christina Fulcher, Ruth Phillips   movement directors

Silk Street Theatre

Location
The Silk Street Theatre, Music Hall and Lecture Recital Room are located in the main Guildhall School building on Silk Street and for Barbican produced events the venue can also be accessed from the Barbican if you exit via the doors next to Barbican Kitchen on Level G. 

Address
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Silk Street
Barbican
London
EC2Y 8DT

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.