Obsessed with his own salvation, the hermit Paulo dedicates himself to ten years of prayerful penance. When is faith wavers, the ever-watchful Devil seizes the moment to convince him that he shares the fate of one Enrico, a notorious Neapolitan gangster destined for damnation. Swearing vengeance, Paulo lashes out against God and assembles a band of rival outlaws.

This is a print of the National Theatre 2012 production poster for Damned by Despair. The bookshop has collaborated with the team to bring you an exclusive collection of custom prints taken from original National Theatre artworks.

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