Unicorn

Unicorn description

Make your way to the West End to experience Unicorn, Mike Bartlett’s latest play with Nicola Walker starring as Polly. She joined by Stephen Mangan and Erin Doherty in this funny, provocative and explicit look at what happens when you allow an enigmatic stranger into your life.

Playwright Mike Bartlett gave us Cock, Chariots of Fire, Medea, Scandaltown and many other top class pieces of entertainment.

Nicola Walker (The Corn Is Green, A View from the Bridge) originates the role of Polly in this brand new play, having delighted us on TV with her work in Unforgotten, The Split, Last Tango in Halifax, Spooks and many more. Her work on The Corn Is Green won her a 2023 Olivier nomination for Best Actress, and A View from the Bridge transferred to the West End and New York. Her 2013 role in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time won her the Olivier for Best Supporting Actress.

The cast also includes actor, comedian and TV presenter Stephen Mangan (The Split, Episodes), and Erin Doherty (Death of England: Closing Time, The Crown, Chloe).

The action is directed by James Macdonald, (True West, Night of the Iguana, Waiting for Godot). The design is by Miriam Buether, the lighting design by Natasha Chivers and the sound design by Ian Dickinson. The producers are Kate Horton Productions and Nica Burns, Norel Productions and Tilted, in association with Rupert Gavin and Mallory Factor.

The story

You’ll dive into the complexities of modern relationships to explore the secrets that simmer underneath thanks to the perfect couple, Polly and Nick, whose strong marriage, two nice kids and fulfilling careers should mean everything’s coming up roses. But they’re feeling stale. Then the mysterious Kate turns up and the boundaries begin to blur. Will Polly and Nick rediscover their old sparkle?

Playing at Garrick Theatre (venue info)