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  • Venue Park Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 30 March 2024
  • Running time Approx. 1 hour 25 minutes (no interval)
  • Age guidelines 15+

A teenage boy disappears to a secluded cave to escape social discrimination and bullying in award-winning Italian drama Hide and Seek, at the Park Theatre.

Hide and Seek is a moving and darkly entertaining play that pits two teenage boys against each other in the face of the contagious prejudice of their small Italian town.

This compelling play shines a light on bullying, homophobia and the power of social media, exploring how discriminatory voices can deeply impact young minds.

Award-winning drama Hide and Seek is written by Tobia Rossi, one of Italy’s foremost playwrights, and has previously played in Italy, New York, and a successful run at London’s Vault festival.

Hide and Seek is playing at the Park Theatre in London from 12 to 30 March 2024.

Hide and Seek - in rehearsals. Photo by Mariano Gobbi
Hide and Seek – in rehearsals. Photo by Mariano Gobbi

Set in a small Italian town, Gio has never felt accepted by his parents, teachers or peers, but when he runs away, his hiding place in a secluded cave is discovered by classmate Mirko. As social media frenzy builds around his mysterious disappearance, and Mirko becomes Gio’s only link to the outside world, their journey shines a light on the power of social media, exploring how discriminatory voices can deeply impact young minds. Hide and Seek highlights how being yourself is still a risky proposition in our society when it comes to sexual orientation and independent thought.

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Hide and Seek?

Loris Scarpa as Gio, Nico Cetrulo as Mirko

Who are the creative team of Hide and Seek?

Written by Tobia Rossi, translated and directed by Carlotta Brentan

Music Composer Simone Manfredini, Fight Director Michael O’Donnell, Dramaturg and Assistant Director Giada Prestinari, Set Designer Constance Comparot, Lighting Designer Alex Forey, Production Stage Manager Fae Hochgemuth, Casting Laura Seaborn for HJB Casting

Producer and General Manager ZAVA Productions, Co-producer Kairos Italy Theatre, Associate Producer Lorenzo Mannelli

Important Notes

Access performances:

Audio Described: Fri 22 Mar 19.45, touch tour 18.45; Relaxed: Mon 25 Mar 19.45

Venue Information

Park Theatre , Clifton Terrace, London, N4 3JP

Nearest Tube or Train: Finsbury Park (National Rail, Victoria Line, Piccadilly Line)

Nearest Buses: 210, W3, W10, 4, 29, 153, 253, 254, 259, N23, N253, N279

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Critics' reviews of Hide and Seek

★★★★★ ‘A gut-punch work. Dispassionate response is an impossibility.’ Lost in Theatreland

★★★★ ‘The piece twists and turns unpredictably with thought-provoking observations and a heartbreaking foundation. This is a company to watch.’ Broadway World

Frequently Asked Questions

Hide and Seek is playing at the Park Theatre in London
The running time of Hide and Seek is Approx. 1 hour 25 minutes (no interval)
The age recommendations for Hide and Seek are: 15+
Yes, Hide and Seek has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, Hide and Seek has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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