Lidless Theatre, Zoe Weldon, and King’s Head Theatre have announced the creative team for a major revival of Philip Ridley’s seminal work, The Pitchfork Disney. Directed by Lidless Theatre’s Co-Artistic Director Max Harrison, the production will run from 27 August to 4 October 2025, with press night on 2 September at 7pm.
Completing the creative team are Kit Hinchliffe (Designer), Ben Jacobs (Lighting Designer), and Sam Glossop (Sound Designer), among others. This marks the fourth collaboration between Lidless Theatre and Philip Ridley, following successful productions of Moonfleece, Tender Napalm, and Leaves of Glass.
Ridley’s first professional stage play, The Pitchfork Disney, premiered at Bush Theatre in 1991 and was instrumental in launching the In-Yer-Face theatre movement. The play follows the relationship of two siblings and an encounter with an unexpected visitor.
Philip Ridley said, “I’m so thrilled and honoured that my play, The Pitchfork Disney, is to be seen at the wonderful King’s Head Theatre. And in the hands of the truly remarkable theatre company, Lidless Theatre, who have done several of my plays, including Leaves of Glass at the Park last year, and Tender Napalm at the King’s Head in 2021. People often ask me what The Pitchfork Disney is about. I tell them it’s about fear. And fear. And fear. And fear. And fear. It seems an apt time to be doing the play.”
Sofi Berenger, Acting CEO and Executive Producer of King’s Head Theatre, added, “Max Harrison has such a brilliant understanding and knack with Philip Ridley, his revival of Leaves of Glass at Park Theatre and Tender Napalm at King’s Head pub in 2021 was gripping and fresh. So for Lidless Theatre to be returning to our new larger main stage, with our Angels of Angel production fund as co-producers, is a really exciting addition to our Autumn season. The Pitchfork Disney was one of Ridley’s seminal pieces and most renowned, and there’s no better time for a revival of this incredible play.”
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
