Simon Stephens’s new play Wastwater is set on the edges of Heathrow Airport and offers a snapshot of three different couples who make a choice that will define the fallout of their future.

Harry is on the point of leaving England. Frieda knows she will never see him again. Lisa and Mark are on the point of a sexual betrayal that takes them into a place darker than they ever thought possible. Sian has a terrifying deal for Jonathan. She isn’t going to take no for an answer.

Wastwater writer Stephens last had his work performed at the Royal Court when Motortown was staged at the Sloane Square venue in 2006. His previous Royal Court offereings include Country Music, Herons and Bluebird. Elsewhere his credits include Punk Rock, Pornography, Harper Regan and On The Shore Of The Wide World.

Wastwater teams Stephens with director Katie Mitchell for the first time. Mitchell’s previous work includes The City, After Dido, Pains Of Youth, Three Sisters and The Seagull.

Wastwater is a co-production between the Royal Court and the Wiener Festwochen (Vienna).

For more about Wastwater at the Royal Court read the First Night Feature.