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“Adrien Brody’s wrenching portrait of death row injustice is unmissable… Nana Mensah is excellent… Justin Martin’s faultless production… Tim Sheader’s first show as the Donmar’s new Artistic Director makes a mighty statement” The Telegraph

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“Belongs in a league of its own” The Times

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“Adrien Brody, in his London theatre debut, offers a thrillingly charismatic performance… a dynamic ensemble” the i

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“One of the best new plays of the year… Lindsey Ferrentino’s script gallops with innovative charm” WhatsOnStage

“The first thing you should know is that this is true. It’s what actually happened.
I know it seems like it’s a story – inside of a story – inside of a story.
–but that’s how it is for most people. At least the ones in here.”
Nick’s got a story to tell you. About how a routine traffic stop turned into a conviction for murder. About how he spent the next 22 years on Death Row. About how he finally petitioned the court to ask not for an appeal, but for his execution date. And about what happened next…

Based on the extraordinary true story of Nick Yarris, Academy Award winner Adrien Brody makes his London theatre debut in the world premiere of THE FEAR OF 13; a new play by Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone) directed by Justin Martin (Prima Facie).

Based on the documentary film by David Sington.