The Moth makes its London premiere at the Finborough Theatre, London from 27 Oct – 21 Nov 2026.

Following an acclaimed Northern tour, The Moth “flies again” this autumn at London’s Finborough Theatre. Inspired by a true anecdote, The Moth is a gripping new play that speaks directly to our times, of memory, race, war, trauma, the legacy of Apartheid and the limits of forgiveness…

A chance meeting on a train between John, a Black British journalist, and Marius, a White South African ex-soldier, sets in motion an escalating chain of events that reshapes their lives over the next thirty years – as John withholds forgiveness and Marius becomes increasingly obsessed with seeking it. Finally, before the nation’s television cameras, they face each other to confront the past and lay bare their conflicting truths.

Originally developed from a ten-minute video monologue which has since had over 30,000 views, it was selected for 26 festivals across the world, winning the Kwanzaa Film Festival Best Monologue Award in New York City. The stage version took the North by storm on tour in 2025, playing to packed houses at venues including Live Theatre Newcastle, the Lowry Salford and Shakespeare North in Liverpool, it received rave reviews, and won actor Micky Cochrane the award for Best Performance at the North-East Culture Theatre Awards for his portrayal of Marius.

The Moth includes a brief cameo by Bridgerton star, Adjoa Andoh as the voice of John Josana’s mother, Joy.

Directed by Jake Murray with Faz Singhateh and Micky Cochrane.

Presented by Elysium Theatre Company and Andy Jordan Productions in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre.