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My Eyes Went Dark

by Matthew Wilkinson

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Autumn Season 2015 | August - November 2015
“I’m not saying he wasn’t put in a dreadful position. But it’s an inescapable fact he did it. He commanded those pilots to dive. To their deaths. Whatever the reasons.”
The World Premiere
25 Aug - 19 Sept 2015
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My Eyes Went Dark is a thrilling modern tragedy about Russian architect Nikolai Koslov who grapples with the trauma of losing his family in an air accident while seeking justice and exploring themes of blame and forgiveness.

About The Play

About The Play

MY EYES WENT DARK is now completely sold out for the entire run. Returns only. For details please click here.

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Three Off West End Nominations Best Female Performance – Thusitha Jayasundera
Best New Play – Matthew Wilkinson
Best Sound Design – Max Pappenheim

Opening the Finborough Theatre’s Autumn Season, the world premiere of My Eyes Went Dark by Matthew Wilkinson – originally developed with the support of The National Theatre Studio.

Thrilling modern tragedy about Russian architect Nikolai Koslov who suffers the deep trauma of losing his wife and children in an air accident. As he seeks justice, the story transforms into a visceral examination of the cost of blame and our potential for forgiveness. Inspired by real events.

POST SHOW DISCUSSION

Wednesday 9 September 9.15pm

Post show Question and Answer session with writer director Matthew Wilkinson, actors Cal MacAninch and Thusitha Jayasundera, and Marina Cantacuzino, founder of The Forgiveness Project.

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Cast

Crew

Director

Matthew Wilkinson

Producer

Presented by by 107group in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre. Original Concept by Matthew Wilkinson and Bob Goody

Design

Bethany Wells

Lighting

Elliot Griggs

Sound

Max Pappenheim