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North Star

By Tom Murray

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Scotland. 1941. A man falls from the sky with dark and terrifying consequences.


Based on real events, when Nazi Deputy Leader, Rudolf Hess, flew a solo plane to
Scotland in 1941 to end the war and crash landed in a farmer's field. North Star joins
farm labourer, Davy, and his mother, Mol, as they take him in for tea. In a darkly
comedic tale of myth and madness, the past begins to unravel.


It's a play about loss, colonialism and the myths we tell ourselves. It challenges the
notion of British exceptionalism at the heart of our national identity, confronting the
uncomfortable realities of our own history.

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"This is quite brilliant. This writer has a real command of theatrical language...really, really blew me away."

Juliet Gilkes - Romero

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Production by  The Mango Ensemble

Written by  Tom Murray

Directed by  Layla Chowdhury

Voice and accent work  by  Maya Chawla

Photography by  Ed Rees

Mol Bethany O'Halloran

Davy Ben Pugh-Cook

Hess George Kirby-Smith

Agent/ Musician Lata Nobes

Winner of RSC 37 Plays award, 2023

We believe in the power of theatre to inspire change and provoke dialogue, and we strive to push the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Our productions are known for their boldness, creativity, and commitment to reflecting the complexities of the world we live in.

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