Ikaria

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About the Show

Philippa Lawford writes & directs this love story about finding salvation in someone else.

Simon is determined not to slip back into his old bad habits as he returns to university after taking a year out. First-year student Mia is reveling in the freedom that comes with living away from home. Simon doesn’t want to leave his room. But then he meets Mia...

'Ikaria' received both the runner-up award ATG Playwrights Prize and an OFFIE Short Run Commendation in 2022.

Philippa Lawford writes & directs this production, which is recommended for ages 14+.

Critic Reviews (3)

"Depicting the inevitable unravelling of a self-evidently toxic relationship, this bleak romance from writer and director Philippa Lawford convincingly captures the stress, banality and melodrama of love on the cusp of your 20s."
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"James Wilbesham takes the writing and elevates it into one of the most impactful performances we’ve seen this year. His expressive eyes articulate unspoken emotions, and his physicality, though detailed and minimalist, carries significant weight."
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" 'Ikaria' puts a lot of trust into its audience, letting us follow along as Simon falls deeper and deeper into depression, Lawford’s script never spoon-feeds us. It feels real and raw and honest. It feels like a gut punch."
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