Synopsis
Simon has returned to Uni after taking a year out. He wants to get on with his finals and not slip back into old, destructive habits. Mia, a first-year, is embracing the explosive freedom of life away from home. Simon doesn’t want to leave his room. But then he meets Mia.
Our Studio hosts the sixth date in a national tour of this brand new play which has received 4 and 5 star reviews, was a runner-up in the ATG Playwrights’ Prize 2022, received an OFFIE Short Run Commendation and was named No. 2 on Broadway World’s Best Theatre of 2022 List.
‘An understated approach that lends enormous power to the gut-punches to come.’ Broadway World ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Quiet and quietly devastating, Philippa Lawford’s new play about depression is sometimes hard to watch.’ The Reviews Hub ⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Philippa Lawford’s debut play Ikaria marks her out as one of those talents to watch and a voice of our future.’ Edward Hall, Theatre Director
Please note the play contains strong language and depiction of self harm, references to anxiety, depression, suicide, sexual assault and drug use.
Ticket information
Date and time
Monday 16 October, 7:30pm
Tickets £14
Concessions £12