Pilgrims
A play about friendship, betrayal, and man’s desire to conquer the world
Dan and Will climb mountains. They long for the next big challenge, for the rush of discovering something new. When they climbed Everest aged 18 they became legends. Rachel studies folklore. She prefers people to adventures. She thinks the world can be ruined by discovery, and people are always lost in the process. Pilgrims is about adventure, betrayal, and man’s impulse to conquer the world. With 16,000 feet to climb, the audience are left with one big question: can love conquer ambition? Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please arrive on time as latecomers may not be admitted.“Pilgrims is playwriting at its peak.”