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

Tue 17 Jun 2025 and Wed 18 Jun 2025
Get ready for a riotous ride through chaos and corruption in Accidental Death of an Anarchist. Pendleton School of Theatre presents Tom Basden’s razor-sharp adaptation of Dario Fo and Franca Rame’s explosive political farce. With biting wit and blistering pace, this modern version catapults the madness of police bureaucracy and cover-ups into the 21st century.
 
When a maniacal imposter infiltrates a police station, identities unravel, and truths are twisted in a hilarious whirlwind of deception. Basden’s version keeps the anarchic spirit of the original alive while injecting fresh relevance, targeting today’s headlines with a satirical sledgehammer. More urgent and hilarious than ever, this breathless comedy proves truth is often stranger—and funnier—than fiction.

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Age recommendation: 16+

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