little scratch comes to New Diorama Theatre for limited one month run

The acclaimed stage adaptation of little scratch is to return to the London stage this spring.

Based on Rebecca Watson’s novel of the same name, little scratch will run at New Diorama Theatre for one month only from 12 April – 13 May 2023.

This production previously premiered at Hampstead theatre in November 2021, selling out its entire run in their Downstairs studio.

little scratch is a fearless account of a woman’s consciousness over the course of 24 hours. The charged narrative records in precise detail her impressions of a deceptively ordinary day – the commute, office politics and a constant barrage of WhatsApp messages. As the day goes on, the piece gradually starts to unveil the trauma of a rape.

The cast will feature Eleanor Henderson, Eve Ponsonby, Rebekah Murrell and Ragevan Vasan.

Adapted by Miriam Battye and directed by Katie Mitchel, the production has lighting by Bethany Gupwell and a score by Melanie Wilson with associate director Grace Cordell.

Director Katie Mitchell said: “I first reached out to New Diorama to offer my support and solidarity last year, after the brave and timely announcement of their “Intervention” – suspending performances in order to support independent artists making work in new ways. I’m absolutely delighted we found an opportunity to work together so soon, and to give audiences another chance to see little scratch as part of NDT’s reopening season.”

New Diorama Executive Director Will Young added: “There’s no question that little scratch was the most exciting, impactful and innovative piece of theatre most of us saw in that year following lockdowns, but it was seen by only a small number of lucky individuals. When we found out there was no plan in place to bring it back, New Diorama jumped at the chance and we couldn’t be prouder to showcase the piece, and this phenomenal creative team, as part of our 2023 reopening season.”

For more information and tickets, visit newdiorama.com