The Guilty Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton

The Guilty, a visceral and thrilling play, will be performed at the Theatre Royal Brighton, Brighton, from Monday, 18 January 2027, to Sunday, 4 April 2027. Directed by Felix Barrett and written by award-winning writer Chloë Moss, this play stars Russell Tovey in a solo tour de force as troubled police officer Joe. The story follows Joe, who is stuck on desk duties, as he takes a desperate 999 call from a woman in danger, and a heart-stopping thriller unfolds.

As the play progresses, Joe scrambles to decode fragmented clues from the woman, Emily, and a night filled with unsettling twists keeps the audience guessing. With its psychological tension and edge-of-your-seat suspense, The Guilty is a play that will keep you gripped from start to finish. Russell Tovey's performance is a key part of the play's success, bringing to life the complexities of Joe's character.

The Guilty is based on the film Den Skyldige, written by Gustav Möller and Emil Nygaard Albertsen, and is presented in association with David Litvak and Jeff Kleeman for Bold Films. The play's themes of suspense and tension are sure to appeal to fans of thrillers, and its solo performance format adds an extra layer of intensity to the story. With its sold-out run at the Donmar, The Guilty has already proven itself to be a hit with audiences.

The Theatre Royal Brighton provides an intimate setting for the play, allowing the audience to be fully immersed in the story. The play's short running time of 1 hour 5 minutes means that the action is fast-paced and relentless, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats throughout.

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