A Hull Truck Theatre Co-Production
Of Mice and Men
A gripping tale of friendship and hope.
Lennie and George are unlikely best friends, two drifters bound together by a shared faith and the ambition to live the great American dream. Landing a job on a Californian ranch during the Great Depression, their hopes of earning money to eventually buy a place of their own are raised, and then wholly shattered in a heart-breaking conclusion.
Of Mice and Men remains as powerful and relevant today as it did when originally written in 1937. Based on Steinbeck’s classic novella, and with themes of friendship, migration and prejudice, this play continues to move and resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Don’t miss this evocative, compelling story laced with tragedy….a must-see production for anyone who has ever tried to pursue a long-held dream.
Content Warnings: Click 'Advisory Content Warnings' tab below for more information.
Copyright Josef Weinberger Ltd.
www.josef-weinberger.com
Wed 05 March - Sat 22 March
VenueStage 1, Hull Truck Theatre
Tickets£29.50 - £10
Concessions AvailableBuy Tickets
A gripping tale of friendship and hope.
Lennie and George are unlikely best friends, two drifters bound together by a shared faith and the ambition to live the great American dream. Landing a job on a Californian ranch during the Great Depression, their hopes of earning money to eventually buy a place of their own are raised, and then wholly shattered in a heart-breaking conclusion.
Of Mice and Men remains as powerful and relevant today as it did when originally written in 1937. Based on Steinbeck’s classic novella, and with themes of friendship, migration and prejudice, this play continues to move and resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Don’t miss this evocative, compelling story laced with tragedy….a must-see production for anyone who has ever tried to pursue a long-held dream.
Content Warnings: Click 'Advisory Content Warnings' tab below for more information.
Copyright Josef Weinberger Ltd.
www.josef-weinberger.com
Event Details
Pay What You Can: Wed 5 Mar 2025, 7.30pm (Limited to 6 tickets per customer so as many people as possible can access reduced rate tickets)
Offer: This show is part of our Drama Deal. Click here for more info about the offer.
Running Time: TBC
Recommended Age: 13+
Warning: Includes themes of social exclusion based on race, disability and gender and explores difficult topics relevant to the time period in which the play is set, which still resonate today. This production stays true to the original script. Therefore, please note that the show does contain sensitive content and topics including racism, ableism, sexism, violence, assault, murder and death, plus strong and offensive language.
All performances will feature Creative Audio Description, performed in character by the cast of the show.
*Please note - the role of Lennie will be played by William Young and at certain performances by Luke Richards.
Of Mice and Men Audio Flyer
All performances include integrated Audio Description [AD] which is delivered via an infra-red headset. You only need a headset if you would benefit from this facility - please pre-book one with the Box Office.
Relaxed - Sat 15 Mar 2025, 2pm (A show experience guide will follow closer to the show date)
Captioned (Open) - Sat 15 Mar 2025, 7.30pm
Live captions provided by Claire McIntyre
BSL Interpreted - Wed 19 Mar 2025, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreter is Jane Kelsall
For more information about what the above access shows include, please click here and scroll down the page.
Content Warnings Of Mice and Men
The play Of Mice and Men was written in 1937 and explores how the system uses identity politics to separate and oppress people. It contains sensitive content including racism, ableism, sexism, violence, assault, murder, death. Please note below is a description of these issues and some plot points are detailed.
Racial language
In the original book the N- word is used as a slur against the character of Crooks. We have chosen not to use this word and instead the other characters refer to him as “a black”. He does however, refer to himself using the N-word.
The other characters are racist towards Crooks and themes of racial injustice are present throughout the play.
Ableism
Lennie is a learning disabled character and encounters ableist attitudes and language throughout. Other characters are derogatory towards him.
Sexism and Misogyny
There is one female character in the book and Steinbeck does not even give her a name. She is known as Curley’s Wife. Lots of sexist language and attitudes are directed towards her and she is attacked and is the victim of murder.
Other women are also referred to. These women are generally Sex Workers and spoken about in a derogatory way.
Death, violence, and threats
The play is violent. Two characters are killed and there is a moment where someone’s hand is crushed.
A dog is shot.
There is also a number of times where voices are raised and threats are made.
Animal abuse
Cruelty and violence to animals are mentioned throughout the play. The animals in our play are created using puppets.
Distressing sounds and visuals
There are multiple loud gunshots in the production, as well as haze, depictions of blood and use of prop guns and knives onstage.
Strong language
Violent language is used as above and sporadically throughout.