A new play by Lisa Carroll, Cuckoo is set in modern day Ireland and follows two unlikely friends- Iona and Pingu- over a several days as they decide to leave the bullying and difficulties in Dublin behind to move to London. This sparks the interest from a pair of popular lads who strike up a sudden interest in Iona. An unconventional teen story, Cuckoo tackles sensitive issues in growing up with a realistic portrayal. The key theme is the importance of reputation and how it affects every moment of young lives.
Debbie Hannan’s direction is to be congratulated, she has used the black box space effectively to create a fast-paced show, with a good use of the three entrances/exits. Cuckoo is easy to follow and expertly combines moments of humour with equally emotional scenes.
