An influential mentor can transform anyone into a star. All the Svengali asks for is complete control. Svengali is a stylish monologue about twisted co-dependency in the dark heart of a celebrity partnership. A daring erotic thriller about ambition, desire and doing whatever it takes to achieve mastery. Can freedom be found in submitting to power? Created by Scottish playwright and director Eve Nicol. 'Hugely evocative' **** (Scotsman). 'Poignant, funny' **** (Skinny). **** (Guardian). **** (Stage).