“You love the attention, you always have.”

1978. Holly, a young heiress, sits in a California prison awaiting trial for her role in a string of armed robberies that have captivated the nation. Her only hope? Her hotshot lawyer, Robert—who might make his name, if he can save hers.

2017. Robert, now one of the most famous attorneys in America, faces a different kind of trial: the court of public opinion. In a last-ditch bid for redemption, he turns to the one former client who could help him plead his case. But will she?

Following Farm Hall’s record-breaking run and West End transfer, Katherine Moar returns to Jermyn Street Theatre with her second play, inspired by the trial of Patty Hearst. Rising star Josh Seymour directs this world premiere, plunging us into the psychedelic swirl of celebrity, violence, and scandal of 1970s America.

“Under the artful direction of Josh Seymour, the older characters turn to their younger selves and begin interacting with them, as if the past has turned to flesh and blood. It gives the play an audacious theatricality which works with surprising subtlety.”

★★★★ – Arifa Akbar, The Guardian

“Ragdoll is a quick paced, witty and sharp production with a lot packed into 75 minutes without being overwhelming. An excellent cast and a stellar addition to Jermyn Street Theatre’s repertoire.”

★★★★★ – Bronagh, Theatre & Tonic

Director: Josh Seymour

Writer: Katherine Moar

Set Designer: Ceci Calf

Costume Designer: Tom Paris

Lighting Designer: Jamie Platt

Sound Designer and Composer: Lex Kosanke

Movement Director: Anjali Mehra

Casting Director: Becky Paris CDG

Dialect Coach: Aundrea Fudge

Voice Coach: Tess Dignan

Stage Manager: Summer Keeling

Assistant Director: Rebeca Romeo

Cast

Holly: Abigail Cruttenden

The Lawyer: Ben Lamb

The Heiress: Katie Matsell

Robert: Nathaniel Parker