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Cuckoo

by Michael Wynne

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“I do love some David Attenborough, but even he can be a bit of a miz bag now, always going on about climate change … You don’t want to think about the end of the world before you go to bed on a Sunday night.”  

Doreen and her two grown up daughters sit at the table – eating fish and chips, distracted by their phones. 

Upstairs, 17–year-old Megyn has locked herself in her grandmother’s bedroom and refuses to come out. And no one is entirely sure why… 

Michael Wynne’s dark comedy explores the safety of home and the different ways we cope in our increasingly uncertain world. 

Olivier and BAFTA Award-winning playwright, Michael Wynne returns to the Royal Court with his new play directed by Artistic Director, Vicky Featherstone.

Cuckoo has been generously supported by a lead gift from Charles Holloway.

Further support has been received from members of the Cuckoo Production Circle.

Find out more about joining the Circle

Post-show Talk Tue 18 July

A Q&A with writer Michael Wynne. This event is free with a ticket to that evening’s performance.

Jerwood Theatre Downstairs

Mon – Sat: 7.30pm (except 12 Jul, 7pm)   

Thu & Sat matinees: 2.30pm

Age recommendation: TBC

Running time: TBC

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Captioned:  Wed 2 Aug, 7.30pm, Thu 3 Aug, 2.30pm, Sat 12 Aug, 2.30pm

Audio Described: Sat 12 Aug, 2.30pm

Relaxed Environment: Sat 12 Aug, 2.30pm

BSL-interpreted: Thu 19 Aug, 2.30pm

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