Sniff

Two men kneel on the ground of a dark and shabby room. Title reads
The background is a dark wall with some music posters pinned up and a mirror. Near the wall is a man leaning on a table. In the foreground, is a serious looking man in a zip-up fleece.
A man mimes punching another.
Two men kneel on the ground of a shabby room.
Show Information
Showing on:
Tue 6 May 2025
Duration:
Approx. 1hr 10 mins, no interval
Price:
Genre:
Array
Venue:
Mercury Studio
Age Guidance:
16+
Warnings:
Contains references and onstage depictions of drug use, references to gambling and gambling addiction, verbal references to a past suicide, onstage violence and description of violence, strong language.

A dark connection: two lives collide in a pub toilet.

In a small-town pub toilet, two strangers’ worlds collide. Liam, ensnared by addiction and financial woes, has never escaped the town that suffocates him. In contrast, Alex, dressed in a Hugo Boss suit and basking in the prestige of a Canary Wharf job, seems to have it all. But as the door locks behind them and time ticks away, hidden truths and a dark connection begin to surface.

Originally premiered at the Maltings Theatre in St Albans, this gripping play was hailed as an ‘outstanding script’ at Theatre503 in July 2022. Following a successful run at the Jack Studio Theatre in early 2023, it was revived at Park Theatre in 2024 after the success of a previous show. With a revised script and the support of the Park’s creative team, it garnered 5-star reviews and was subsequently published by Salamander Street Publishing.

Studio Event

Please note that this performance takes place in our smaller Studio Theatre. If it’s your first visit or you are unfamiliar with the Mercury building, you can find out more about our spaces here.

★★★★★

“The performances are entrancing and the connection between the two actors is phenomenal to watch.”

A Youngish Perspective

★★★★★

“Spectacular writing and performances.”

North West End

★★★★★

“Sniff offers dark humor, thought-provoking moments, and stellar performances.”

Jadar Reviews

★★★★★

“It deserves all the praise it receives.”

Green Room Reviews

★★★★

“Fascinating, exciting, gripping, and chilling.”

Broadway Baby

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