The Man Who Thought He Was A Baboon

The Man Who Thought He Was A Baboon

Teenage Hugo had no idea that howling at the moon like a wolf would turn him into the black sheep. The brutal punishment that followed from his family became a shame he vowed to keep to himself.

Adult Hugo, far removed from his dark childhood, now lives a quiet life with his wife, Summer… til one event changes everything: the eye-watering inheritance left to him by his beloved aunt. 

Summer and the newly-hired village doctor start to carefully convince Hugo that he's a baboon.

If only Hugo had kept that secret to himself.

 

A high-end performed reading, integrating the work of visual artist Vivien Delta.

 

CAST

Peter - Gilbert Glenn Brown

Summer - Somi De Souza

Hugo - Richard Pope

Narrator - Ed Gliniecki 

Voiceover Artist - Richard Weston Rogers Jr

Peter Alternate - Derek Ezenagu

 

CREATIVE TEAM

Director/ Writer - Somi De Souza

Co-Director/ Producer - Ed Gliniecki

Technical Director - Rebecca Lyon

Tech Support - Russell McGuire

Set Artist - Vivien Delta

Costume Designer - Morgan Webber-Newman

Wig stylist - Marcio Soares

Publicity Illustrations - Richard Pope and Christian Adna

 

Presented by Pulp House & Drayton Arms Theatre

Part of GrimFest 2026, Produced and Curated by Medium Rare Productions & Pither Productions

A celebration of dark & twisted theatre in the bleeding heart of London returns for a frightening fifth year from 13th to 31st October! 

 

Content warnings: Some implied violence, occasional profanities 

Fancy dinner and a show? Book at table at the Drayton Arms pub now and enjoy the pre-theatre menu before heading upstair

Theatre Company Reviews:

Praise for Somi De Souza:

“Her quirky and poignant storytelling encourages examination of how we perceive one another and ourselves.” - Clarke Peters (Hollywood Actor recently featured in ‘Da 5 Bloods’ and ‘Three Billboards’ and Playwright of ‘Five Guys Named Moe’)

“One of Somi's gifts is to tell a big story in a small setting. I found all the characters solid and credible. I can believe in anything if I can believe in the characters.” - Charles Shaar Murray (Legendary NME Music Journalist and Critic, Broadcaster, Author)

Derren Brown (Mentalist, illusionist, author and painter) - "I'm in awe at how you keep it constantly feeling lively and fresh and inventive and interesting... Somi is an extraordinary beating heart to the whole thing."

Praise for Somi De Souza: 

"I'm in awe at how [Somi] keep(s) it constantly feeling lively and fresh and inventive and interesting... Somi is an extraordinary beating heart to the whole thing." - Derren Brown (Mentalist, illusionist, author and painter) -

"What a delicious show... I thoroughly enjoyed the Actors, writing and delivery. Please do continue doing what you are doing. I was happily entertained.” - Tanya Wray (audience member)

Production Details

Run Time:

  • Act One: 75 mins

  • Act Two: 30 mins

Age Restrictions:

  • 12

Tickets:

Performances:

  • Tue 27th Oct 2026 - 7:30 pm

  • Wed 28th Oct 2026 - 7:30 pm

  • Thu 29th Oct 2026 - 7:30 pm

  • Fri 30th Oct 2026 - 7:30 pm

  • Sat 31st Oct 2026 - 7:30 pm

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