Islington pub and fringe theatre The Old Red Lion is showcasing their latest play, drama The Listening Room.

Harriet Madeley’s verbatim play features the true stories of five people who have seen their lives transformed by single acts of violence.

Title Banner (1)The play brings together the victims and perpetrators of the crimes, who take the chance to meet years later, following the trial and punishment. It’s an interactive performance that allows the audience to match each actor to different characters in the play.

The play has come to Angel’s flagship venue for the first time. It is due to run for 2 months.