Ingenious Purpose

20/08/2023

Patrick Sandford's GROOMED is at the Pleasance Dome until for one more week until 28 Aug: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/groomed

"brave, grimly compelling... hits home hard" ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Telegraph

Theatre Groomed Patrick Sandford Edinburgh Pleasance Dome Ace Dome 13:30 (60 mins) 14+ From £8.00 Book now 2nd Aug - 28th Aug How can a truth be told?How can a secret be spoken?Three true stories of survival.A schoolboy is kept back by his teacher, a Japanese soldier won't surrender and an accident...

17/02/2021

Patrick spoke to The Guardian about the the findings of research carried out by Mankind and his own experiences. His play GROOMED, which tells his story, is available to watch at Soho Theatre on demand: https://sohotheatreondemand.com/show/Groomed

Mankind UK is calling for more attention to be paid to sexual abuse survivors who identify as male

21/09/2020

We are delighted to be returning to The Watermill Theatre to open their limited season of socially distanced performances with BLOODSHOT - running from tomorrow (22 Sept) until 17 October.
Douglas Post's wonderfully intelligent thriller is performed by award-winning composer and actor Simon Slater, and directed by Patrick Sandford.
Follow the link for full details and booking...

BLOODSHOT

02/03/2018

On Sunday night, Patrick will be attending the red carpet award ceremony for the Offies. Fingers crossed for a win!

27/02/2018

We are delighted to announce that Patrick Sandford's performance in GROOMED has earned him a place in the Offies (Off West End Awards) final for best male performance!
The winner will be announced on Sunday evening - we'll keep you posted... http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/offies-announce-finalists-for-2018-awards_45609.html

18/07/2017

GROOMED is playing for three nights only at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 24 - 26 July. Tickets just £7.50 - book online here: https://www.theatreroyal.com/whats-on/2017/groomed/

30/06/2017

Last chance to catch Patrick Sandford's GROOMED at Soho Theatre tomorrow - performances at 4pm & 7.15pm (plus 7.15pm tonight). Next stop for GROOMED is Theatre Royal Plymouth, 24 - 26 July...
http://www.sohotheatre.com/whats-on/groomed

What's On

28/06/2017

LAST CHANCE to catch GROOMED at Soho Theatre this week - performances until 1 July. Here's what audiences are saying:

"A remarkable, brave and very moving piece" ★★★★ Financial Times

"This insightful, intelligent and intriguing play will remain etched in my memory, possibly permanently" ★★★★★ LondonTheatre1

"a superb example of why theatre really matters" Audience member

Patrick Sandford nominated for an 'Offie' (Off West End Award) for Best Male Performance.

More info and tickets: http://www.sohotheatre.com/whats-on/groomed

27/06/2017

GROOMED runs at Soho Theatre until 1 July. http://www.sohotheatre.com/whats-on/groomed

21/06/2017

Another great 4* review in the FT - "a remarkable, brave and very moving piece of theatre". Running until 1 July at Soho Theatre

https://www.ft.com/content/094fc542-559d-11e7-80b6-9bfa4c1f83d2?mhq5j=e2

Patrick Sandford’s one-man show about his ‘broken’ childhood is a remarkable piece of theatre

19/06/2017

*GREAT NEWS* Patrick Sandford has been nominated for an Offie (Off West End Theatre Award) for his performance in GROOMED! Playing at Soho Theatre until 1 July. http://www.sohotheatre.com/whats-on/groomed/

16/06/2017

The first review is in, and it's 5 stars! "insightful, intelligent and intriguing" - GROOMED runs at Soho Theatre until 1 July. https://www.londontheatre1.com/news/174297/review-groomed-patrick-sandford-soho-theatre/

It’s nothing to do with hairdressing or dogs. Just by saying on social media that I was at a show about grooming, a friend very kindly sent me by reply a few photographs of very beautiful dogs, presumably meant to be examples of pets well styled by a groomer. There is nothing wrong, of course...