COLD WATER
Park Theatre, London
14 May - 1 June 2024
After university, Emma moves back with her parents in Hertfordshire and gets a job at her old school, assisting in the Drama department. Before long, she’s spending every day in the studio with Matt, her boss. Matt decides to teach Emma everything he knows, and Emma feels her life starting to change.
COLD WATER is a play about wanting things so much you can’t do anything about them.
Cast
Jolyon Coy
Julia Pilkington
Creative Team
Written and directed by Philippa Lawford.
Produced and Associate directed by Izzy Parriss.
Lighting by Ed Saunders.
Music by Laurie Blundell.
Set design by Philippa Lawford and Izzy Parriss.
Translation by Ilona Kohanchuk.
Intimacy Direction by Stella Moss.
The playtext of COLD WATER was published by Methuen Drama.
OFFIE Nomination - Best Duo Performance.
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★★★★ Rated Reviewed
“…engaging, well-paced and compelling, providing a thought-provoking look at complex relationships”
“genuine and precious”
“witty and thought-provoking”
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