Hir
Written by Taylor Mac
Starring Felicity Huffman
Park Theatre (200)
Produced by David Adkin and Rebecca Gwyther in association with The Park Theatre and Midnight Theatricals
In 2024, Emmy and Golden Globe winner, and Academy Award nominee Felicity Huffman made her UK debut in the critically acclaimed revival of Taylor Mac's absurdist family drama.
Reviews
★★★★ The Times: ‘Felicity Huffman delivers an excoriating, elemental performance in director Steven Kunis’s remorselessly gripping production.’
★★★★ The Stage: 'Directed by Steven Kunis, this lucid revival is challenging, confronting, and very funny, pitched precisely between grotesque parody and earnest debate. Kunis has an exacting eye for detail.'
★★★★ The Daily Mail (Show of the Week): ‘The evening sparkles.’
★★★★ WhatsOnStage: ‘Thoroughly thought-provoking... Steven Kunis’ production grips from the start.’
★★★★ The Arts Desk: ‘Incendiary production for Taylor Mac’s rich absurdist family drama... laced with lacerating wit.’
★★★★★ City A.M.: ‘Brash, relevant, hilarious, surprising and utterly human in its portrayal of corruption and horror.’
★★★★★ Morning Star: ‘Director Steven Kunis masterfully balances both tension and humour, moving from semi-farce to tragedy without ever becoming sententious.’
★★★★ 'Daily Mirror: Steven Kunis directs Taylor Mac’s explosive play with razor-sharp precision.'
★★★★ Pink News: ‘Revolutionary theatre.”
★★★★ London Box Office: “Compelling, funny, and brutal’
★★★★ A Young(ish) Perspective: ‘A snappy script, expert production and highly capable cast come together to produce a dark comedy offering equal measures laughter and tragedy.’
★★★★ The Spy in the Stalls: ‘The production is masterfully directed by Steven Kunis who brings Hir to life.’
★★★★ All That Dazzles: ‘Director Steven Kunis makes tremendous use of his space, using every detail – even the placement of furniture – as central to the storytelling.’
★★★★ Hackney Gazette: ‘A refreshing, bracing upending of the happy family myth.’
Diva: ‘This twisted story of a family caught in the crosshairs of change comes to life through the visionary direction of Steven Kunis.’
Cast & Creatives
Felicity Huffman
Steffan Cennydd
Thalía Dudek
Simon Startin
u/s Mathew Blaney
u/s Lott Lee
Writer
Taylor Mac
Director
Steven Kunis
Set and Costume Designer
Ceci Calf
Lighting Designer
Ryan Joseph Stafford
Sound Designer & Composer
Roly Botha
Production Manager
Kat Ellis
Movement Consultant
Natasha Harrison
Casting Director
Becky Paris
Voice and Dialect Coach
Shereen Ibrahim
Costume Supervisor
Isobel Pellow
Puppet Designer & Design Assistant
Matilda Maguire
Associate Lighting Designer
Zoé Ritchie
Producer
David Adkin
Rebecca Gwyther