pool (no water)

pool (no water), 

Absurdist drama, pool (no water) is an unsettling story that explores the fragility of friendship and the deep caverns of the art world through a visceral performance devised by renowned British playwright, Mark Ravenhill.

A freak accident surrounding an empty swimming pool thrusts a group of friends into turmoil as they battle with guilt, pain, resentment and envy. Throughout the course of this bizarre production, a bubbling jealousy builds into a collective mania, conveyed through hypnotic dialogue and captivating physical performance.

Mark Ravenhill is one of the most widely performed playwrights in modern British theatre. Most famous for his hit play Shopping and Fucking, Ravenhill also co-wrote the ITV sitcom Vicious, starring Ian McKellen. He has consistently written widely acclaimed productions including Mother Clap's Molly House, The Boy in the Dress and The Cane and was one of the recipients of the V Europe Prize ‘Theatrical Realities’ awarded to the Royal Court Theatre in 1999.

Director: John F. Deeney

Set and Costume Designer: Eleanor Ferguson

Lighting Designer: Charly Dunford

Sound Designer and Composer: Annie Fletcher

Movement Director: Amaia Mugica

Voice Coach: Sofia Jones

Art Animateur: Amy Russell

Technical Manager John Campbell

Stage Manager: Steph Warden

Wardrobe Supervisor: Chloe Ramsey

Technical Support: Esha Bailey-Gaze, Valentina Vettore

Show Operator and Technical Assistance: Sam Leahy

Set Builder and Wardrobe Assistant: Chris Snape

Workshop Assistant: Louie Morris

Wardrobe Assistant: Safia Ismail

Technical Assistants: Cara Smith, Reece Bridge-Robinson, Harry Nicholls & Josie Roberts-Worsnop,

FOH Manager: Nicole Gore

Content Warning: There may be flashing lights and strobe lighting during the performance. There will be haze and loud noises. The play references death, drug use, traumatic injury and adult themes. There is strong language.

Duration: tbc

The Grove Café will be open before the performance for the sale of soft and alcoholic drinks and the cloakroom will be free to use. Drinks can be brought into the theatre.

Please be ready for the performance to start at 7:15pm.