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Recommended for ages 12+. Content: This production contains haze, flashing lights, strobe lighting, loud noises, gunshot sound effects, depiction of physical violence and death, strong language, and references to grooming, rape, sexual and physical abuse.
About KENREX
July 10th, 1981, Missouri. Smalltown bully, Ken Rex McElroy rules Skidmore with an iron fist. His ten year reign of terror has involved theft, intimidation, assault, abduction and attempted murder — but, thanks to his slippery defence attorney and the rusty cogs of the American justice system, Ken Rex has never spent a night behind bars. But, when Ken shoots pillar of the community, greengrocer Bo Bowenkamp and leaves him for dead, the good folk of Skidmore decide that enough is enough. If the courts won’t bring Ken to heel, they will. Receiving 5 Star Reviews from The Daily Telegraph and WhatsOnStage, KENREX is the unbelievable true story of a community taking back control — part Western, part True Crime, with a-foot stomping live Americana soundtrack.
The Story Unfolds: Origins and Evolution
July 10th, 1981 – Skidmore, Missouri. For a decade, small-town bully Ken Rex McElroy terrorised his neighbours through theft, assault, intimidation, abduction, and even attempted murder.
Protected by a cunning defence attorney and flaws in the justice system, he never spent a night in jail. When McElroy shot respected local shopkeeper Bo Bowenkamp and left him for dead, the townspeople decided to act.
KENREX tells this unbelievable true story of a community taking justice into its own hands, blending True Crime grit with Western swagger and a live Americana soundtrack.
Behind the Scenes: Crafting the Spectacle
From the Olivier-nominated creators of Cruise, KENREX premiered at Sheffield Theatres to critical acclaim, earning 5-star reviews from The Daily Telegraph and WhatsOnStage before enjoying a sell-out run at the Southwark Playhouse in February 2025.
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Raw, relentless and impossible to look away from — secure your KENREX tickets now!
