Worcester Theatres Performance HUB : The Animals

The Animals By Sean Buckley
Performed by WT Performance Hub

Student teacher Sam arrives at Redhill Youth Custody Secure Unit hoping to enrich the troubled resident's lives by introducing them to the subject of Philosophy.

The wary class resist engaging in this alien, ancient art of thinking, at first, but start to thaw when they find themselves being challenged and empowered in ways they haven't previously experienced. Yet the hope Sam's teaching offers them is fragile and scary for some.

Approximately 60 minutes

This performance is a part of NT Connections 2026. 

Recommended for ages: 15+  

Content guidance: 
- Contains frequent strong language
- Mild sexual references
- Allusion to suicide
- Reference to self-harm
- References to youth violence
- References to drug use
- Allusions to gang involvement