If your grandad tried to swim the English Channel with a plate of sandwiches strapped to his head, you might think your family was a little bizarre. But what if you didn’t know any different?
As their sleepy seaside town slips slowly into the sea, Roberta, Bob and Eddie are trying to save their neighbours from ending up at the bottom of the ocean. The only thing is, their neighbours are already six feet under.
Sea Life is a dark comedy set on the crumbling shores of England, where keeping a tight grip on past and present is as hard as holding back the rising tide. It is written by Pearson Television Writer’s Award winner Lucy Catherine, former writer in residence at Bristol Old Vic, and now best known for her work on BBC television (The Musketeers, Being Human, Frankie), and her Radio 4 plays and adaptations.
The production was nominated for four OFFIE Awards including Best Director for Matthew.
Cast
Roberta: Vicky Gaskin
Bob: Chris Levens
Eddie: Jack Harding
Creatives
Writer: Lucy Catherine
Director: Matthew Parker
Producer: David Ralf for The Hope Theatre
Set Designer: Laura Harling
Lighting Designer: Tom Kitney
Sound Designer: Philip Matejtschuk
Costume Designer: Rachael Ryan
Stage Manager: Jo Abram
Assistant Director: Phil Croft
Casting Director: Gabriella Shimeld-Fenn
Additional Movement: Elissa Aravidou
Parker brings the play to life thanks to brilliant juxtapositions
Thrilling and fulfilling
One of my favourite shows so far in 2016
Sea Life is original and ridiculously funny
It's a credit to Parker's skill
A gloriously quirky and stylish explosion of ideas and emotions
