The Boy in the Ocean

The Boy in the Ocean is a raw and intimate new play exploring the aftermath of sexual assault through fragmented memory, movement, and storytelling. Performed primarily as a one-person piece and supported by a movement ensemble, the play follows a young man attempting to make sense of his memories and navigate what comes after trauma.

Blending naturalistic dialogue with physical theatre, the piece moves between past and present, reflecting the often disjointed reality of memory and healing.

Developed from personal experience, and taking inspiration from other true stories, the play approaches difficult subject matter with honesty, contributing to conversations around male experiences of sexual assault that are often underrepresented on stage.

Content warnings: Themes of sexual assault, trauma, and strong language.

Creative Team:

Writer & Director: Dylan Maellas
Co-Director- Ellena Simpson
Movement Director: Maddy Hunter
Musical Director: Jacob Dawson
Lighting Design: William Caley
Stage Manager: Ella Gardiner
Sound Designer: Louis Lessner 

Cast:

Boy: George Potter
X: Danny Buttfield
Girl: Ellena Simpson

Movement Ensemble:

Sofia Bryan Compton
Tilly Thorp
Agnes Franklin Hardy
Eva Mur
Diana Gorbenko
Kylah Sargeant
Polina Prygunova
Lucy Clifton
Lisa Maier

Musicians:

Piano: Jacob Dawson
Violin/Vocal: Daisy Pearson
Guitar: Josh Boyd
Clarinet/Vocal: Ellie Chelton

Monday 17 August - 9:00pm