One Flea Spare had its world premiere in 1996 at The Bush Theatre to international critical acclaim. It has never been seen outside London.

Directed by Sue Colverd

Costumes and Textiles by Corinne Hockley

Autumn 2010

One Flea Spare

By Naomi Wallace

“What are you doing out of your grave?
What happened to the Gentleman?
What happened to his wife?
Whose blood is on your sleeve?”

London. Plague year.

 

On the last day of their quarantine, a wealthy couple’s house is invaded by two strangers - a sailor and a girl who might not be what she seems. And so another month of quarantine begins. Watched over by their jailor, these four must find a way to survive both the plague and each other.

Unlikely bargains are struck, and brutal games played in this searing and lyrical drama exploring the politics of compassion within the shadow of the grave.

Winner of the 1996 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize,
the 1996 Fellowship of Southern Writers Drama Award,
the 1996 Kesselring Prize, and the 1997 Obie Award for Best Play.

 

"A demanding and inspired piece of theatre” The Guardian.

"Thrillingly original...marvelously comic... impeccable and deeply moving."  The Times

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