The Definition (Work-in-Progress)

An ambitious new work-in-progress play interrogating friendship, diagnosis and queer identity.

Written and starring Next Gen Producer Nay Oliver Murphy (HBFS with PappyShow, Good Grief Netflix, Tribe of Two BBC Radio 4) alongside Catherine Ashdown (Grud, Hampstead Theatre, The Hunt Union Theatre, Home Safe Novalux), The Definition follows the story of old friends Charlie and Sophia as they pack up Charlie’s family cottage.

However, as time goes on, Charlie’s secret intentions for this reunion weekend are soon brought to light and Sophia’s world is turned upside down (literally). A delicate story of an unusual friendship that blurs the lines between Imagination and Science, Love and Obsession. 

As the first audience of this brand-new play you are an important part of the creative process and there will be the opportunity to submit feedback to inform the next stages of the production.

Drop-in Writing Café

Alongside the performance, the creative team welcome you to join an optional drop-in writing space open in Tom’s Café for audience members who may feel inspired to work on their own projects before or after watching The Definition. As a facilitated space, there will be a traffic light system in place to inform your level of engagement; grab a green sticker if open to connecting with peers, or red if you would prefer to focus without being disturbed. Whatever your pace, the team would love to have you join them for a dedicated afternoon to work on your own practice.