Maggots

‘She scrubs desperately. Fervently. Furiously. The filth is in the walls and she can feel it in her bones and under her skin.’

 As the stench in their building intensifies and infestations spread, a lonely group of tenants starts to ask questions.

But when the housing association barely lifts a finger in support and pest control “don’t deal with maggots”, the neighbours are left to grapple with their suspicions and fears alone – blurring the boundaries of their usually private lives in the process.

An exploration of the importance of human connection, Maggots questions what it really takes to build community. Written by Tony Craze Award winner Farah Najib, directed by Jess Barton, and produced by Jessie Anand Productions (This Might Not Be It).

Closing

28/02/2026

Running Time

1h5

Genre

Drama, Plays

Age & Content

14+

Please Note:

This production contains use of strong language, references to death and human remains, references to decomposition with some sensory descriptions, discussion of insect infestation, depictions of mental health distress, themes of neglect and familial estrangement, references to alcohol and drug use, references to sex, loud soundscapes, use of haze &
flashing/flickering lights.

Cast:

Sam Baker Jones

Marcia Lecky

Safiyya Ingar

Creative:

Writer -

Farah Najib

Director -

Jess Barton

Producer -

Jessie Anand Productions

Set & Costume Designer -

Caitlin Mawhinney

Lighting Designer -

Peter Small

Composer & Sound Designer -

Duramaney Kamara

Casting Director -

Fran Cattaneo

No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.