Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:45 pm UTC+01:00

The Playhouse, Whitstable | Whitstable

The Playhouse, Whitstable
Publisher/HostThe Playhouse, Whitstable
Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth
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On St. George’s Day, in the heart of a Wiltshire forest, the mythic, unruly Johnny “Rooster” Byron holds court. To local kids, he’s a legend. To the authorities, he’s a menace. To his son, he’s a question mark. As the village prepares for its summer fair, Byron’s ramshackle woodland camp becomes the battleground for an England caught between ancient magic and modern pressures.
Jerusalem is a wild, darkly funny, and deeply poignant exploration of identity, rebellion, and the stories we cling to. Filled with larger-than-life characters, lyrical language, and an undercurrent of haunting folklore, the play asks what remains when a community—and a country—loses its sense of wonder.
15th - 18th July 2026
Performances nightly at 7:30pm
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The Playhouse, Whitstable, United Kingdom

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