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The world premiere of Porn Play at the Royal Court Theatre in London, starring breakout British star Ambika Mod (One Day, This Is Going to Hurt).

Ambika Mod stars as a young academic with a secret addiction to violent pornography, in this extraordinary new drama by Sophia Chetin-Leuner (This Might Not Be It), and directed by former Donmar Warehouse and Bush Theatre artistic director Josie Rourke.

Don’t miss this exceptional new play, featuring a rising star of screen and stage.

Porn Play is playing at the Royal Court Theatre from 6 November to 13 December 2025.

Porn Play to star Ambika Mod at the Royal Court Theatre London (Photo via PR)

Ani is a dazzling young academic with a secret addiction to violent pornography. As her career and relationships unravel in between lectures on Paradise Lost, can she confront her uncontrollable desires?

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Performance Information

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  • Evenings
    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
  • Matinees
    • Monday
    • Tuesday
    • Wednesday
    • Thursday
    • Friday
    • Saturday
  • Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here

Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Porn Play?

Starring Ambika Mod as Ani, with Will Close, Lizzy Connolly and Asif Khan

Who are the creative team of Porn Play?

  • Written by Sophia Chetin-Leuner
  • Directed by Josie Rourke
  • Designer Yimei Zhao
  • Lighting designer Mark Henderson
  • Movement director Wayne McGregor
  • Sound designer Helen Skiera
  • Casting is by Jessica Ronane CDG and Saffeya Shebli
  • Dramaturg Gillian Greer
  • Casting Director Jessica Ronane CDG & Saffeya Shebli
  • Production Manager Marius Rønning 
  • Company Manager Mica Taylor 
  • Lead Producer Ralph Thompson (he/him)
  • Executive Producer Steven Atkinson (he/him)

Important Notes

Access Performances: Chilled: Sat 29 Nov, 2pm; Captioned: Tue 9 Dec, 7.45pm

Post-show talks: Tue 18 November, A conversation with writer Sophia Chetin-Leuner. This event is free with a ticket to that evening’s performance.

Venue Information

Royal Court Theatre , Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS

Nearest Tube or Train: Sloane Square (Circle Line, District Line)

Nearest Buses: 19, 22, 319, C1, N19, N22, 137, 452

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Critics' reviews of Porn Play

★★★★ "Ambika Mod excels... manages to make Ani’s isolation and emptiness as moving as it is unsettling." - The Guardian

★★★★ "Sophia Chetin-Leuner has crafted a deliberately shocking, thoughtful work that’s also funny" - The Evening Standard

★★★★ "Sophia Chetin-Leuner’s bold play" - The Financial Times

★★★★ "Ambika Mod is fearless in powerful new play about pornography addiction" - London Theatre

★★★★ "Porn Play is by turns funny and disturbing – a welcome and bold addition to the growing discourse surrounding sex and the internet" - The Independent

● "Ambika Mod gives a fearless performance" - TimeOut

● "Mod is an intriguing performer who can spin from sorrow to humour with just the tiniest shift in expression" - The Telegraph

● "Sparky and inquisitive" - The Stage

Also see: Porn Play Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

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