Pendleton Showcase: Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo and Franca Rame

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Recommended for Ages: 16+

Thematic Triggers: Accidental Death of an Anarchist is a satirical farce. It was written by Dario Fo and Franca Rame in 1970 in response to a real-life event. Giuseppe Pinelli was wrongly arrested for carrying out a terrorist bombing in Italy in 1969, and was killed by falling from the window of the police station where he was being questioned. The play contains references to these events and comedy writer Tom Basden’s 2023 adaption, which relocates the action to modern day London, contains strong language, adult themes and reference to more recent real-life events.

Technical Triggers: None indicated

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