By Michael Southan, directed by Nickie Miles-Wildin. A Graeae and Belgrade Theatre co-production for Coventry City of Culture
In spring 2022 we returned to Belgrade Theatre, where Kerbs opened as part of the Coventry 2021 City of Culture celebrations before embarking on a national tour.
Lucy and David are dating. Or at least, they’re trying to.
Faced with first-date disasters, a few crossed wires and Lucy’s mum, what they really need is a bit of space, a bit of fun – and ideally some independence. Escaping for the weekend to a caravan park in Somerset, it’s time for them to find out if their spark will finally catch, or burn everything to the ground.
Written by Graeae’s own Write to Play graduate Michael Southan and directed by Nickie Miles-Wildin (Cuttin’ It, Crips without Constraints), Kerbs gets real about romance, sex and disability, while tackling the universal challenge faced by anyone experiencing a new relationship: letting someone in.
Warnings:
Age guidance: 14+ Contains strong language and scenes of a sexual nature.
Testimonials
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This piece of theatre will stay with me for a long time. It was an open, honest and humorous portrayal of two disabled young peopleRating: 4 out of 5
A hilarious and touching play which explores the messy world of online dating, sex, disability and care in today’s worldRating: 4 out of 5
Southan writes with tenderness, while Coates & Hunter earn their final fireworks" The Guardian
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People
The Cast
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Jack Hunter
DavidJack Hunter
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Maya Coates
LucyMaya Coates
Lucy -
Rekha John-Cheriyan
Carol & ToniRekha John-Cheriyan
Carol & Toni
People
The Crew
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Nickie Miles-Wildin
DirectorNickie Miles-Wildin
Director -
Michael Southan
WriterMichael Southan
Writer -
Britny Virginia
Assistant DirectorBritny Virginia
Assistant Director -
Ola Animashawun
DramaturgOla Animashawun
Dramaturg -
Amanda Mascarenhas
DesignerAmanda Mascarenhas
Designer -
Joshua Pharo
Lighting, Video, and Creative Captioning DesignerJoshua Pharo
Lighting, Video, and Creative Captioning Designer -
Charlotte Barber
Sound DesignerCharlotte Barber
Sound Designer -
Angela Gasparetto
Movement and Intimacy DirectorAngela Gasparetto
Movement and Intimacy Director