Witness For The Prosecution
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When four siblings reunite to clear out their mother's home, a long-buried family secret explodes into the open. Ben Ockrent's darkly comic world premiere about legacies, choices and the heartbreaking compromise of growing up. Directed by Michael Longhurst (Constellations).
When four siblings reunite at their recently-deceased mother's home with the intention of divvying up her possessions, a long-buried family secret explodes out into the open, challenging everything they thought they knew about themselves and each other.
True to form, Liv thinks she can bulldozer her way back to how things used to be. People-pleaser Rob just wants everyone to get along. But Michelle's had enough of toeing the fragile family line. And with prodigal son Jonny hellbent on pushing everyone's buttons, they all look set to lose everything, their dignity included.
The world premiere of Ben Ockrent's Relics is a darkly comic family drama about the legacies we inherit, the choices we make, and the heartbreaking compromise of growing up. Directed by award-winning Michael Longhurst (Constellations, Next To Normal), the play takes a classic tinderbox setup, the post-funeral family get-together, and 'gleefully dumps a ton of petrol on it.'
Produced by Lyric Hammersmith in association with Francesca Moody Productions (Fleabag, Prima Facie) and Chalk Hills.
Fans of August: Osage County and other family dramas will enjoy this sharp new comedy.
Casting to be announced.
Written by Ben Ockrent, directed by Michael Longhurst. A Lyric Hammersmith Theatre production in association with Francesca Moody Productions and Chalk Hills.
Relics runs from 18 June to 18 July 2026 for its world premiere.
Ben Ockrent is a playwright whose work explores family dynamics and moral dilemmas with dark humour.
Michael Longhurst is an award-winning director, former Artistic Director of Donmar Warehouse, known for Constellations and Next To Normal.
Yes: BSL 7 July, Chilled 8 July, Audio Described 14 July, Captioned 16 July 2026.
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