Relationship drama Adam and Eve comes to Jack Studio Theatre

Adam and Eve presented by Broken Silence Theatre at the Jack Studio Theatre

What does it say about the state of our relationship. If one small thing comes along. And destroys it forever? Newlyweds Adam & Eve are moving to the countryside, leaving the city behind for good. They’re going to buy a house, start a family and live happily ever after. But when Adam is suspended from work and accusations are made, they’re forced to question how well they really know each other. What lurks beneath the surface? And how can their marriage survive in a post-truth society? Adam & Eve is a startling new play about trust and the nature of accusations from award-winning Royal Court Young Writer Tim Cook. Adam and Eve is produced by Broken Silence Theatre is directed by Paul Macauley, lighting design by Katy Brecht and sound design by Aran Knight. Casting is to be announced. Adam and Eve will be presented at the Jack Studio Theatre … Read more

REVIEW: Blackout, Drayton Arms Theatre ✭✭

Blackout at the Drayton Arms

Blackout Drayton Arms Theatre 13th October 2 Stars Young playwright Tim Cook has picked up a strong reputation within Fringe theatres, with his play Crushed picking up the award for Best New Play at this year’s Brighton Fringe. One of his earlier efforts, Blackout, is current playing at the Drayton Arms, an intriguing ‘post-apocalyptic psychological thriller’ set during a blackout in Swindon. Cynical Mark (Tim Cook) has a new next door neighbor; the hyperactive and over-imaginative Tracy (Amani Zardoe). Afflicted with this new-found darkness, they keep each other company but are alarmed to discover that they are still in darkness when the sun does not rise the next morning. It is an interesting premise and the play is peppered with some dramatic moments and sharp lines of dialogue. The main barrier seems to be that neither of the characters are particularly likeable. Mark is so misanthropic that you can’t feel … Read more