Lobster Pot

Shopping late one night, Katy finds that the supermarket has been taken hostage. She takes refuge in a large utility closet with a supermarket employee, Joshua. The two lock themselves in and wait, hoping they can wait out the attack without being discovered. Sophie, however, a victim with a vendetta, has other ideas

This surreal piece focuses on memory and perception by challenging the audience to engage with the narrative’s manifold layers. Lobster Pot is a no-holds-barred examination of misogyny, trauma and forgiveness that will stay indefinitely with those lucky enough to leave.

Join us for a high-octane game of smoke and mirrors where nothing is quite what it seems.

Writer: Nicky Osborn
Director: Leo Bacica
Performers:
Nicole Nadeau
Blake Crimson
Ellie Stones

Having debuted at Barons Court Theatre, Nicky Osborn’s outrageous first play brings its claustrophobically relentless power to The Space, with original cast and Director intact.

Nicky Osborn: is a novelist and playwright from Northamptonshire, currently based in Hemel Hempstead. Publishing history includes publications in the B*llocks to Brexit anthology (2019), edited by Ambrose Musiyiwa and the Queen Mob’s Tea House literary journal. He also appeared in an online series created by Thomas Banks for the BBC’s Learning English YouTube Channel ‘real people, real conversations’, which was uploaded in February 2020, gaining over 60K views.

Leo Bacica: Leo Bacica: is the Executive Director of Barons Court Theatre. Leo’s previous credits include ‘All’s Well that Ends by Andreea Tanase (2023) – nominated for a Standard Ovation award), Force of Habit by Roz Wylie (2023) and a number of short plays mostly for Kibo’s flagship Reboot Festival.

Nicole Nadeau: began acting as a child – working in television, voiceover, and the stage. She left acting to pursue a career as a forensic psychologist. She returned to acting during the pandemic, studying at Speiser Sturges Acting Studio in LA and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Since arriving in the UK, she has played Eva in Restriction and Jackie in Ruth and Jackie at Baron’s Court Theatre. Nicole is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and UK Equity.

Blake Crimson: Trained at the Actors Temple studying Meisner, Blake Crimson was recently in the stage production In Their Hands at The Pleasance Theatre. After starring and producing the short film Perdition, Blake is currently in post production of 2084film’s next short film Requiem of the Lost – due to join the festival circuit later this year.

Ellie Stones: is a London-based actress and graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Whilst training she was involved in productions of London Road, Follies, and Romeo and Juliet, amongst others. Since graduating, she has played the role of Julienne in Hedda Gabler (Bread and Roses Theatre), The Coordinator in Jury Duty (Theatre Deli) and DP Popwell in The Office Christmas Party (Theatre Deli). She has also previously been seen in productions at The Rose Theatre, Kingston, and The Lyric Theatre, Belfast.