"The rediscovery of s subversive Soviet classic: deserves a permanent place in the British repertory"

The Guardian

Semyon lives in poverty, in the hallway, his mother in law has the bedroom. He can't find a job and is supported by his wife. What is he to do?

When his last hope for self-respect disappears, Semyon decides to take his own life.  But word gets out and he finds himself inundated with sympathetic visitors - begging him to die on their behalf.  Suddenly, he’s an important man, and on the night of his proposed suicide, events spiral to a gloriously funny climax.

Dying For It is the world premiere of a new play inspired by Erdman’s celebrated satirical comedy. Moira Buffini is best known for her brilliant comedy Dinner at the National Theatre and the West End. Her other plays include Love Play and Doomsday Girl for the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Silence at Birmingham Rep.

Anna Mackmin directs Dying For It.  Her work includes the critically acclaimed Ghosts at the Gate Theatre, The Lightning Play at the Almeida Theatre, Mammals at the Bush Theatre and Burn, Chatroom & Citizenship at the National Theatre.  

Cast Includes: Tom Brooke, Susan Brown, Dominic Charles - Rouse,
Gil Cohen - Alloro, Charlie Condou, Michelle Dockery, Barnaby Kay, Paul Rider, Tony Rohr, Sophie Stanton, Ronan Vibert, Liz White.