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Paines Plough, Live Theatre, Theatre Royal Plymouth and Ellie Keel Productions in association with Synergy Theatre Project

Ordinary Decent Criminal

Tue 4 to Sat 8 Nov 2025

Set in the years following the Strangeways Prison Riot, meet recovering addict Frankie, played by renowned political comedian Mark Thomas as he enters the brave new world of a liberal prison experiment.

None of Frankie’s fellow convicts are what they seem. In the most unexpected of places he discovers that the revolution is not dead. It’s just sleeping.

A brand new play from the writer of the Fringe First winning England & Son and A Political History of Smack & Crack, Ed Edwards reunites with Mark Thomas to tell a tale of freedom, revolution and messy love.

Directed by Paines Plough’s Joint Artistic Director, Charlotte Bennett.

Content Guidance

Temporary building closure on Thursday 12 June Please note the theatre café will be closed until 11am and the Box Office will be closed until midday on 12 June. Please note the theatre café will be closed until 11am and the Box Office will be closed until midday on 12 June.