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Horvath's 1938 novel Youth Without God springs to life on stage at The Coronet, London.

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Suitable for ages 14+

Performance dates

19 September - 19 October 2019

The Coronet Theatre

Run time: 2hr 10min

Includes interval

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“Horváth was telling the truth. Furiously.” - Shalom Auslander

“The most gifted writer of his generation.” - Stefan Zweig

A shocking allegorical evocation of life under fascism by Oscar-winning dramatist Christopher Hampton (Dangerous Liaisons, Atonement, The Son), Youth Without God is a chilling reminder that populist political rhetoric has consequences.

When a teacher reprimands a student for a racist comment, he stands accused of ‘sabotage of the Fatherland'. As events escalate, and a murder takes place, the teacher must decide whether to take a stand, even if it costs him everything.

In Youth Without God, written in exile having fled the Nazis, Horvath portrays a world of individual ruthlessness and collective numbness which is as relevant today as it was on its release in 1938.

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Content

Contains use of racial expressions that audiences may find offensive due to the novel having been written in 1937; these racial expressions are used to reflect historical accuracy.

Special notes

A post-show talk will be held on Wednesday, 2 October.

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