The Same Deep Water as Me (2023)
by Nick Payne
Performances: Tue 17th – Sat 21st 2023, Old Fire Station
Contents
Introduction
Had an accident at work? Tripped on a paving slab? Cut yourself shaving? You could be entitled to compensation. Andrew and Barry at Scorpion Claims, Luton’s finest personal injury lawyers, are the men for you. When Kevin, Andrew’s high school nemesis, appears in his office the opportunity for a quick win arises. But just how fast does a lie have to spin before it gets out of control?
Cast
- Andrew Eagleman - Joe Hawkins
- Barry Patterson - George Regan
- Kevin Needleman - Harry Pavlou
- Jennifer Needleman - Hannah McCorry
- Ann Gunn / Georgina Burns - Julia Blyth
- Isabella Richards - Keisha Renaud
- Guy Haines / Judge Jessop - Simon Gleisner
- Terri / Attendant - Imogen Buxton
- Gilly Whitworth - Carole Coyne
- Steve Beers - Guy Jones
- Graham Eagleman - Tom Mathias
Crew
- Stage Manager - Kay George
- Assistant Stage Manager - Carole Coyne
- Lighting Designer - Jason Salmon
- Operator - Noah Wright
- Set Design - Tom Mathias
- Set Construction - Mark Ireson, John Winters & Tom Mathias
- Fight Co-ordination - Stephen Hayward
- Rigging - Sean Thomas
- Production Assistant - Jason Salmon
- Production Photography - Phil Gammon
Reviews
We've all probably been contacted at some point by a firm of ambulance chasers like Scorpion Claims - and most of us will have had the wit not to get involved. The Same Deep Water as Me explores a few months in the lives and dodgy dealings of solicitor Andrew, a former London high flier, forced to return to Luton in disgrace for undisclosed reasons, and his slightly hapless boss, Barry. A rich cast of characters is extremely well played throughout, and there is lots of lovely detail - Barry's tea pouring is exceptional, for example. Possibly not for those offended by sweary dialogue but otherwise it mixes comedy and a degree of pathos in a satisfying evening.
Lisa Thomas
Had the privilege of watching ’The Same Deep Water as Me’ dress run tonight, loved every minute of it - So funny and such a well done show.
Thank you Guy Jones. Really great show, really enjoyed it.
Now you lovely lot should get booking asap
Saffy Andrews
Well done to Guy Jones and his talented Cast/Crew on a wonderful production. So many funny moments throughout and the audience were absolutely loving it too. Do yourself a favour and get down to see it! I’m suddenly craving a Greggs now!
Roisin Deady
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