Moreau! (The Students Cast - 2025) Helsinki

Vindängen Salen, Tuulikuja 6B, Espoo
Luckan, Yrjönkatu 27, Helsinki
Finnish Theatre Museum, Tallberginkatu 1, Helsinki

January 26, 29, 31 and February 01, 02, 2025

When a traumatised hospital patient suddenly becomes violent, he is forced to process the horrors of his past and present, challenging everything he knows. Will he find inner peace before he is permanently written off as broken and dangerous? Is it ever possible to truly escape the clutches of MOREAU?

A modern and contemporary take on the science fiction horror classic The Island of Dr Moreau by HG Wells, MOREAU reimagines the story to explore memory, therapy, identity, rebellion and ultimately, hope.

Director, producer and co-writer

Vindängen Hall: Sold out (80/80)
Luckan: 33/40
Theatre Museum: 18/40

Performed by H.S.Fernandez's drama workshop participants, this was the third iteration of Moreau! since its writing. This particular series of performances was meant as educational experience for said participants.

The inception of this play took place three years ago when UK playwright Phil Stewart produced two separate scripts, neither of which met his  expectations. Following this, he partnered with fellow playwright H.S. Fernandez to develop a new version of the play. The storyline is  inspired by H.G. Wells' "The Island of Dr. Moreau," presenting a distinctive viewpoint that highlights the theme of social conformity and  its effects on individuals deemed different, particularly those  classified as "neurodivergent." Sven and Phil began their collaboration in November 2023, culminating in the finalization of the script by August 2024, after which casting and rehearsals commenced. The play premiered at the Drayton Arms Theatre in London, UK, with two sold-out performances that received standing ovations and a four-star review by North West End UK (https://northwestend.com/moreau-the-drayton-arms-theatre/).

After that, the show premiered in January of 2025 at NoName Theatre in Helsinki, Finland, where it was directed by H.S. Fernandez himself. The Finnish debut was to sold-out audiences and enhtusiastic reviews by the attending public. In total, there were four sold-out performances and an extra show date that was booked due to unexpectedly high demand.

The review of the original UK show: https://northwestend.com/moreau-the-drayton-arms-theatre/

FRANS-MIKAEL ROSTEDT as Edward Prendick
REGINA COMI as The Doctor
JAANA AUTIO as The Director and Sayer of The Law
SANJAY SHRESTHA as M'Ling
LOTTA HAIKALA as Dr. Moreau
DIANA AIMALDINOVA as The Assistant Nurse
HAKAN KANDEMIR as Constans and The Trawler Captain
TANJA KARPOVA as Ape Man
ANASTASIA KOPTSYUKH as Helmar

Guest Actors

RUNE FENAT as Montgomery
ASAD MARAQA as Leopard Man
ANGELA OBRINGER N'KAKOU as Puma

Director and Producer: H.S. Fernandez
Writers: Phil Stewart and H.S. Fernandez
Casting and Safety Consultant: Elisabetta Perrotta Aprea
Stage Manager: Sanjay Shrestha
Diana Aimaldinova: Props and Costumes
Marketing and Media Coordinator: H.S. Fernandez
Photography: Vedran B.

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