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Written by
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Based on the novel by
DBC Pierre
“Let me introduce myself : Vernon Gregory Little. My best friend put a gun in his mouth and blew off his head; my classmates are dead and I’m being blamed for it…”
Things go from bad to worse for Vernon after his best friend murders sixteen of his classmates before turning the gun on himself. With nobody left to blame, Vernon becomes the town’s scapegoat and his pain spirals out of control with the arrival of television reporter Eulalio “Lally” Ledesma.
First nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Play during its Young Vic première in 2007, Vernon God Little is both a dark and comic take on the commercialisation of horrific events, while simultaneously highlighting the importance of looking out for other people. This gripping and twisted tale of love, betrayal and unlikely friendships proves that desperate times can throw up the most unlikely of heroes.
Performed by The Court Youth Company, this play is the perfect vehicle for young actors to explore a topic that is terrifyingly relevant, comic and playful.
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Cast
Sam Bowler
Vernon
Tane Patterson
Jesus
Paris Thornley
Mom
Anaru Shadbolt
Lally
Rongopai Tickell
Taylor Figueroa
Grace Newton
Ella Keeter
Freddy Thornton
Vaine
Alex Wright
Leona
Todd Anderson
Sheriff Porkorney, Heavy and Jonesy
Conor Hill
Brad and Brian
Harrison Searancke
Dr Goosens
Alice Cheersmith
Pam and Judge
Felix Elliott
Vernon's Attorney and Mr Deutschman
Joanna Fan
Kid in Braces, Bartender and Lally's Mum
Holly Fraser Devenny
Mr Keeter
Ruby Pledge
Court Officer, Pelayo's Wife, Bus Driver and Chrissie
Meg Fulton
Eileena, Con #1 and Spanish Voiceover
Miriam Qualls
Judge Helen Gurie, Old Lady and Media Court Officer
Ocean Pearl Jones
Silas, Border Guard and Con #2
Anita Mapukata
Team Leader, Pelayo and Lasalle
Lillian Fata
Pastor Gibbons and Prosecutor
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Behind the Curtain
Take a look behind the curtain and find out more about Vernon God Little!
- Young Actors Take the Stage in Sold-Out Show at The Court Theatre
The Court Theatre’s Youth Company will be tackling a terrifyingly relevant, comic and playful story this June when they take to the stage to perform Vernon God Little. Read more...
- Young Actors Take the Stage in Sold-Out Show at The Court Theatre
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Press Reviews
" The cast succeeds with exuberance, vivacity and focus. The Court Youth Company do a great job and Vernon God Little deserves a longer run."
Grant Hindin Miller
"A line from the play lingers as the actors leave the stage: “there is no justice, only chaos.” How unnervingly relevant."
Karen Hallsworth