A twisting two-hander, this electric thriller from Morgan Lloyd Malcolm asks how far beyond the playground we carry our childhood experiences – and to what lengths some people are willing to go in order to come to terms with them.
Modern-gothic inspired set design for the Southwark Playhouse Theatre space in a thrust seating layout.
THE WASP
SET & COSTUME DESIGN
DIRECTOR: James Haddrell
SET & COSTUME DESIGN: Jana Lakatos
LIGHTING DESIGN: Henry Slater
PHOTOGRAPHY: Ross Kernahan
"One of the strongest elements of the production is its set design. Performed in a three-sided configuration, the staging cleverly embraces the intimacy of the space rather than fighting against it... It is a smart visual metaphor for the secrets both women are carrying."
(Claire-Monique Martin - Theatre Reviews.Design)
★★★★
(North West End)
★★★★
(These Theatre Thoughts)
★★★★
“Gripping, uncomfortable and sharply entertaining...
Jana Lakatos’ set design is effective, with grotesque taxidermied insects looming over insect like shelving, subtly mirroring the predatory nature of the story.”
(London Theatre Doc)
★★★★
(West End Best Friend)
★★★★
(Theatre Weekly)
★★★★
Visually striking...The design itself underpinned much of the production’s success.
(Alex Roy Theatre)
★★★★
(Pink Prince Theatre)
★★★★
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