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Wasted

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Ten years on from the death of their best mate, Tony, three friends Danny, Charlotte, and Temi, now all in their late-20s are confronted by the choices they did or didn’t make. During its sold out, unanimous four and five star run at The Brockley Jack Studio, Wasted received an Offie nomination for Best Performance Ensemble. Fast forward a year later, Wasted came back to stage at the Catford’s Broadway Theatre, produced by Mica Theatre in association with Nouveau Riche, with a new perspective from Director Toby Clarke. This new production at gained three nominations for their stellar show: LEAD PERFORMANCE IN A PLAY Isabella Verrico, DIRECTOR (PLAYS) Toby Clarke, PRODUCTION (PLAYS).

Written by Kae Tempest, an award-winning poet, writer, lyricist, performer, playwright, and recording artist with award-winning work. They have recieved Mercury Music Prize and Ivor Novello nominations, and have been named a Next Generation Poet in 2014, a once in a decade accolade, and received the Ted Hughes Award and the Leone D’Argento at the Venice Teatro Biennale for their work as a playwright. 

‘The energy is palpable… Tempest is a wordsmith extraordinaire.’★★★★★ Everything Theatre

‘From the first line we‘re hooked. A fast-paced, dynamic play, debuting MICA Theatre with a bang. A show that entertains and touches the audience from beginning to end…’ ★★★★★ Always Time for Theatre

‘A wonderful mix of spoken word, music, movement and fast paced dialogue’ ★★★★ ½ London Pub Theatres Magazine

‘Singing with authenticity, It’s beautifully done’ ★★★★ There Ought To Be Clowns

'Wasted is a bold, forthright and challenging production' ★★★★ Broadway Baby

‘It is a masterclass of youthful self-destruction which, like the best theatre, has the power to change lives.’ British Theatre Guide

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