The Wasp

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About the Show

A tense two-hander by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm about revenge and childhood scars.

Heather and Carla have not seen each other since school. Years later, they meet in a café, their lives having taken markedly different directions: Heather appears outwardly successful, while Carla is struggling financially. The polite reunion shifts when Heather presents Carla with a bag of cash and a proposal that forces both women to confront the lasting impact of their shared past. The play unfolds as a tightly constructed two-hander, charting a series of revelations and reversals.

The play is written by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm (Emilia), first staged at Hampstead Downstairs in 2015 before transferring to Trafalgar Studios in the West End. This revival is directed by James Haddrell, with design by Jana Lakatos. The production is presented by Greenwich Theatre Productions in association with CultureClash Theatre.

Critic Reviews (4)

"As a revenge thriller bearing Hitchcockian aspirations, it is original but ultimately lacks enough of a killer sting."
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"Confused and under-baked direction led to some perplexing choices that slowed the pace and destroyed any momentum or goodwill the story had built up."
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"A good cast can't put the sting in this Wasp."
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"There are twists and turns aplenty in act two, set in Heather's elegant house, designed by Jana Lakatos, some of which may have been signalled earlier but nevertheless produce some juicy drama."
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