Poison
by Lot Vekemans 

Translated by Rina Vergamo

"An extremely moving piece of theatre"

Whatch the play's trailer here: 

Presented by True Life Productions CIC (TLP), a professional theatre company returning to The Cockpit after their success with "Continuity(7)" in 2025. 

A marriage destroyed by grief. A former husband and wife are reunited to protect the memory of their lost child. Lot Vekemans’ play is raw and emotionally intense and asks a simple question: is it possible to move on?

Martin Maynard and Lynne Livingstone star in this compelling story, directed by Rosina Piovani. TLP brings Poison to the stage this Spring hoping to create space for collective reflection, honesty, opening and healing.

After it's Cambridge run recieiving glowing reviews, TLP's production of Poison, by Lot Vekemans lands at the Cockpit!

"A masterclass in contrasting grief"

"Rosina Piovani’s direction is masterfully uncomfortable"

"Maynard and Livingstone both gave spell-binding performances"

"A hauntingly beautiful expertly acted experience"

TLP works with the mission to create bold, high-quality theatre while developing local talent. https://truelifeproductions.co.uk/#productions

Wednesday 20 to Saturday 23 May - 7:30pm 
Plus a matinee on Saturday 23 May - 2:30pm

TICKETS FOR WEDNESDAY 20 INCLUDE A Q&A SESSION after the show (from approximately 9pm) with the actors and the director.