Ordinary Decent Criminal

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

Ordinary Decent Criminal

Written by ED EDWARDS
Performed by MARK THOMAS
Directed by CHARLOTTE BENNETT

Meet recovering addict Frankie, played by renowned political comedian Mark Thomas. 

Frankie’s just been sentenced to three and a half years in jail for dealing drugs. When he gets there, none of his fellow convicts are what they seem. 

And with his typewriter, his activist soul, and his sore lack of a right hook, he somehow finds his way into their troubled hearts, and they into his. 

In the unlikeliest 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. 

There will be a FREE Post Show Talk with writer Ed Edwards, performer Mark Thomas & Director Charlotte Bennett after the 7.30pm performance on Thu 24 July.

Pre-order a copy of the Playtext for £7 for collection from Wed 23 July 2025 at https://www.live.org.uk/shop