Jerusalem

On St George's Day, the morning of the local country fair, Johnny Byron, local waster and modern-day Pied Piper, is a wanted man. The council officials want to serve him an eviction notice, his children want their dad to take them to the fair, Troy Whitworth wants to give him a serious kicking, and a motley crew of mates wants his ample supply of drugs and alcohol.Jerusalem is a comic, contemporary vision of life in England's green and pleasant land. It was directed by Ian Rickson and premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, following the success of Butterworth's earlier plays, Mojo, The Night Heron, The Winterling (all premiered at the Royal Court) and Parlour Song.
A play from the author of "Mojo". On St George's Day, the morning of the local county fair, Johnny Byron, local waster and modern day Pied Piper, is a wanted man. The council officials want to serve him an eviction notice, his children want their dad to take them to the fair, Troy Whitworth wants to give him a serious kicking.

Premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in July 2009.