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Government Inspector

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

— ,Silk Street Theatre
Someone walking up a staircase half in red and half in white. The person walking up the stairs wears a red hat and a white coat

The news that a government inspector is on his way throws a small Russian town into chaos, as its corrupt officials scramble to cover their tracks. 

A simple case of mistaken identity spirals into farce, exposing vanity, hypocrisy and greed in this razor-sharp satire from the grandfather of Ukrainian drama. 

David Harrower’s acclaimed version of The Government Inspector premiered at Warwick Arts Centre before transferring to the Young Vic, London. 

Tagged with: Theatre & dance Young Barbican Guildhall School

The production features haze, strobe lights and potentially loud noises, including possible gunshots. It includes adult content, including strong, abusive language and ableist and classist references. There are scenes of a sexual nature, including predatory behaviour, and references to suicide and physical punishment. The production also includes depictions of drunkenness and smoking.

Promoted by Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Creative team

  • Gemma Brockis   director
  • Charlotte Espiner   designer
  • Rohan Green (student)   lighting designer
  • Jaiden Parsons (student)   sound designer
  • Emily Wilson (student)   associate sound designer
  • Pasha Taylor-Hanson (student)   assistant costume designer
  • Tom Licence   wigs, hair and makeup designer
‘Gloriously grotesque and brilliantly funny.‘
The Independent

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
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