PRoject dictator

“This is shape-shifting, thought-provoking theatre that interrogates the world we live in, how artists fit into that, and what price we pay for choosing the easier options.”

***** WhatsOnStage

Their choice? To die on stage – or off it. Beautiful and bonkers – it's the clown show about totalitarianism you never knew you needed. Informed and inspired by conversations with international artists living under authoritarian regimes.

Commissioned for New Diorama Theatre's 10th Anniversary Season.

Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

Cast & Creatives

Created by Rhum + Clay

Co-Directors & Performers Julian Spooner & Matt Wells
Composer & Musician Khaled Kurbeh
Co-Director Hamish Macdougall 
Set & Costume Designer Blythe Brett
Lighting Designer Simeon Miller
Associate Director Mine Cerci
Production Manager & Technical Stage Manager Adam Jefferys
Sound Engineer Ben Grant
Assistant Director Sam Critchlow
Producer Grace Dickson