Inspired by the true story of Joseph Merrick, the man known as ‘The Elephant Man’. Joseph Merrick was born with a decease which made him a look like a monster. He was mocked, humiliated and put on display in a touring freak show up until the day a doctor from London saved him and made him famous. A moving story about being different and about how we treat those, who are.
The work addresses children and young adults from age 10+
Andreas Garfield was nominated for a Reumert Prize as playwright of the year for the script.
