Simon has returned to uni after taking a year out. He just wanted to get on with his finals and not slip back into old, destructive habits. Mia, a first-year, is enjoying the explosive freedom of life away from home.

Simon doesn’t want to leave his room. But then he meets Mia.

IKARIA is a love story about finding salvation in someone else.

Cast

James Wilbraham

Andrea Gatchalian

Creative Team

Written and directed by Philippa Lawford.

Produced and Associate directed by Izzy Parriss.

Lighting by Shane Gill.

Music by Laurie Blundell.

Set design by Philippa Lawford and Izzy Parriss.

This production was supported by Arts Council England.

The playtext of IKARIA was published by Methuen Drama.

★★★★★ Broadway World

★★★★★ West End Best Friend

★★★★★ Operation Live Theatre

★★★★½ Salterton Arts Review

★★★★½ The Reviews Hub

★★★★ Theatre Reviews North

★★★★ Curtain Call Reviews

★★★★ Always Time for Theatre

★★★★ The Peg

★★★★ Rated Reviewed

★★★★ Everything Theatre

★★★★ The Spy in the Stalls

★★★★ Rachel Reviews

★★★★ 1 Show More

“a deeply layered love story grappling with salvation found in the other.”

— ★★★★★ West End Best Friend

“hugely promising debut”

— ★★★★★ Broadway World

“not only technically impressive but emotionally resonant, leaving a lasting impression on its audience”

— ★★★★★ Operation Live Theatre

“a gut punch”

— ★★★★ Everything Theatre

images by Jake Bush

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