HFH Productions will present the world premiere of Foal, a new play by Titas Halder, at the Finborough Theatre this May.
The production is directed by Annie Kershaw and marks Halder’s return to the venue where his debut play was first produced. Foal is described as an urgent and lyrical exploration of masculinity, compassion and retribution.
The play begins previews on 5 May, opens on 8 May, and runs until 30 May 2026 at the Finborough Theatre. Cast and full creative team will be announced soon.
Halder said, “I’m so happy to be returning to the Finborough with Foal; the tiny-but-mighty theatre where I started my career, and where my first play Run The Beast Down was produced almost a decade ago. It has always been one of the most exciting new writing venues for me, it is a joy to have a second play sit alongside some of the other amazing plays that have premiered here, and I’m so excited to be making a piece with the brilliant director Annie Kershaw.”
Hannah Farley-Hills, Executive Producer of HFH Productions, added “Run The Beast Down was one of the plays that helped me fall in love with new writing, so I am beyond thrilled to be working with both Titas and Annie on this latest venture. Foal feels especially urgent right now and I’m very grateful to the Finborough for helping us debut it to the world.”
Set in the era of the Sony Walkman, Foal follows A.K., who returns to his hometown after a terrible secret surfaces. Drawn back by the sea and the shadows of his childhood, he must face the version of himself that has been lurking beneath the surface.
The play is billed as an exhilarating fever dream and a revenge thriller.
Halder is currently Associate Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse. His previous work includes Escape the Scaffold, Run the Beast Down, and Replica. He is also writing his first feature film.
Kershaw’s directing credits include Educating Rita, Hedda Gabler, Private View, Girl in the Machine and Light. She was recipient of the Young Vic’s 2024 Genesis Future Director’s Award and previously served as Carne Deputy Director at Jermyn Street Theatre.
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