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  • Venue Menier Chocolate Factory, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 4 July 2026
  • Running time 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 15+

Peter Shaffer’s Equus at the Menier Chocolate Factory

Toby Stephens stars in a gripping new revival of Peter Shaffer’s psychological thriller Equus, presented in a major co-production with Theatre Royal Bath.

Directed by Lindsay Posner, this modern masterpiece returns to the stage at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London, from 8 May to 4 July 2026.

An all-star cast includes Toby Stephens (Die Another Day) as Dr Martin Dysart, Amanda Abbington (Sherlock, Mr Selfridge) as Hesther Salomon, and Noah Valentine (Waterloo Road) as troubled teenager, Alan Strang.

What is Equus about?

When a 17-year-old boy blinds six horses, psychiatrist Martin Dysart is tasked with uncovering the shocking truth behind the crime. As he delves deeper into the disturbed psyche of his patient, Alan Strang, Dysart begins to question the nature of passion, normality, and his own place in the world.

Winner of multiple awards, Peter Shaffer’s Equus remains a modern classic — a bold, unsettling, and profoundly moving exploration of faith, sexuality, and the human mind.

Why book tickets?

    • Equus is one of the most daring and unforgettable plays of the 20th century.

    • Equus stars acclaimed actor Toby Stephens, the youngest son of acting legends Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Robert Stephens.

    • Don’t miss the chance to see this powerful revival at one of London’s most intimate and acclaimed theatres.

Book your Equus tickets for the Menier Chocolate Factory today.

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★★★★
“Toby Stephens is superb in this powerfully intimate revival”
TimeOut
★★★★
“Thrilling to watch”
The Telegraph
★★★★
“Lindsay Posner revives Equus with precision”
The Guardian

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Noah Valentine
Noah Valentine
Amanda Abbington
Amanda Abbington

Who is in the cast of Equus?

Starring:

  • Toby Stephens as Dr. Martin Dysar
  • Amanda Abbington as Hesther Salomon
  • Noah Valentine as Alan Strang
  • Bella Aubin as Jill Mason
  • Emma Cunniffe as Dora Strang
  • Paula James as Nurse
  • Colin Mace as Frank Strang
  • Ed Mitchell as Nugget/Young Horseman
  • David Rubin as Dalton
  • The ensemble features: Luke Hodkinson, Aristide Lyons, Zach Parkin, Tommi Sutton, Moses Ward

Who are the creative team of Equus?

  • Written by Peter Shaffer
  • Directed by Lindsay Posner
  • Set and costume design by Paul Farnsworth
  • Lighting design by Paul Pyant
  • Composer and Sound design by Adam Cork
  • Movement director James Cousins

Important Notes

Please note: This production contains nudity, sexual themes, themes of animal cruelty and violence, onstage smoking, haze and flashing lights. Age guidance 15+

Venue Information

Menier Chocolate Factory , 53 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU

Nearest Tube or Train: London Bridge (Northern line, Jubilee line)

Nearest Buses: 17, 21, 35, 40, 43, 47, 48, 133, 141, 149, 343, 381, 521

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Critics' reviews of Equus

★★★★★ “Truly powerful” Broadway World

★★★★ “Toby Stephens is superb in this powerfully intimate revival” TimeOut

★★★★ “Thrilling to watch” The Telegraph

★★★★ “Lindsay Posner’s intense and intelligent production” What's On Stage

★★★★ “Lindsay Posner revives Equus with precision” The Guardian

★★★★ “Posner's striking staging feels as intimate as trespassing into a teenager's bedroom” The Independent

★★★★ “A performance of glittering vulnerability from emerging talent Noah Valentine” The Standard

★★★★ “Powerful and precise revival” The Stage

★★★★ “A wild ride” London Theatre

Average Critics' Review Score: 4.1 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ (9)
Also see: Equus Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Equus is playing at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London
The running time of Equus is 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Equus are: 15+
Yes, Equus has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday, Sunday
No, sorry, Equus has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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