Moreau! (2025)

NoName Theatre, Hietaniemenkatu 7B, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

January 26, 29, 31 and February 01, 02, 2025

When a traumatised hospital patient suddenly becomes violent, he is forced to process the horrors of his past and present, challenging everything he knows. Will he find inner peace before he is permanently written off as broken and dangerous? Is it ever possible to truly escape the clutches of MOREAU?

A modern and contemporary take on the science fiction horror classic The Island of Dr Moreau by HG Wells, MOREAU reimagines the story to explore memory, therapy, identity, rebellion and ultimately, hope.

Director and Co-Writer

Sold out (35 per show) between January 26 and February 01
21 tickets on extra date, February 02
(161 tickets total)

This was H.S. Fernandez's first staging of a script in which he was involved as a co-writer.

The inception of this play took place three years ago when UK playwright Phil Stewart produced two separate scripts, neither of which met his  expectations. Following this, he partnered with fellow playwright H.S. Fernandez to develop a new version of the play. The storyline is  inspired by H.G. Wells' "The Island of Dr. Moreau," presenting a distinctive viewpoint that highlights the theme of social conformity and  its effects on individuals deemed different, particularly those  classified as "neurodivergent." Sven and Phil began their collaboration in November 2023, culminating in the finalization of the script by August 2024, after which casting and rehearsals commenced. The play premiered at the Drayton Arms Theatre in London, UK, with two sold-out performances that received standing ovations and a four-star review by North West End UK (https://northwestend.com/moreau-the-drayton-arms-theatre/).

After that, the show premiered in January of 2025 at NoName Theatre in Helsinki, Finland, where it was directed by H.S. Fernandez himself. The Finnish debut was to sold-out audiences and enhtusiastic reviews by the attending public. In total, there were four sold-out performances and an extra show date that was booked due to unexpectedly high demand.

The review of the UK show: https://northwestend.com/moreau-the-drayton-arms-theatre/

ASHVATH SINGH KUNADI as Edward Prendick
ANNUKKA PUOTINIEMI as The Director / Sayer of the Law / The Captain
SALOMON MARTTILA as Montgomery / Leopard Man / Helmar / Sailor
ALENA MESHCHERIAKOVA as M’Ling / Puma / The Healthcare Assistant
SOFIE LAHTINEN as The Doctor / Moreau
DAVID MARTIN as Ape Man / Constans / Sailor

Director: H.S. Fernandez
Writers: Phil Stewart and H.S. Fernandez
Producer: Zachariah Chamberlaine
Casting and Safety Consultant: Elisabetta Perrotta Aprea
Stage Manager: Annukka Puotiniemi
Marketing and Media Coordinator: Sofie Lahtinen
Photography: Anni Taponen and Vedran B.
Video: Sanjay Shrestha

Anni Taponen
https://annitaponen.pb.online/

Vedran B
https://live.croviking.media/

Average rating: 4.6 ⭐

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I had a great experience with Moreau! Professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail truly set this production apart. Exceeded my expectations!
Irina A.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great show inspired me to read the novel
Veer S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent play. Great change between the scenes. Gave a proper scare. :)
Maria D.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing
Nico P.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing performance, dynamic and emotional! So-so recommended for watching!
Evgenii M.


⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jarring, but brilliant! Well executed pacing, setting and sequence with an amazing performance by the cast. Something the cast and director can be easily proud of
George G.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible! Entertaining! Cinematographic!
Giuliano D.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting theme. How can a such a paradise with birds singing be so terrible! The actors were super talented. Overall an interesting experience.
Andrea B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It was great. Really terrifying scenes.
Tanja K.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ This one puts the "Thrill" back in thriller! A true vision of excitement and horror with a cast that holds absolutely nothing back. So says the law!
Mikael K.