The Wasp
By Morgan Lloyd Malcolm
Directed by Jon Fentiman
Two women.
Unfinished business.
Two women meet for the first time in years. One has a proposition. The other has a choice. As old memories resurface, hidden motives emerge and nothing is quite what it seems.
ELTC staged Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s psychological thriller in the round, bringing audiences close to the shifting relationship at the heart of the play.
Thank you to our audiences, cast, supporters and everyone who helped bring this production to life.
Inside the production.
Featuring Kylie Ann Ford and Chloe Orrock. Select a photograph to view it in full.
Production photography: Gary Schwartz / @shotbyschwartz, where credited.
In our audiences’ words.
Selected comments shared on Facebook and by email during the run.
“Saw it tonight and was totally blown away. The 2 actresses had us spell bound for 90 minutes.”K. Shawyer · Audience member · Facebook
“This was an outstanding performance. West End quality for sure.”K. Coffey · Audience member · Facebook
“Jon has developed the tension beautifully. A gripping watch, congratulations to the team.”W. Fisher · Audience member · Facebook
“Absolutely brilliant show, the acting was superb. And the twist and turns kept us guessing throughout.”F. Qadir · Audience member · Facebook
“Amazing show, powerful storyline and fantastic actors.”R. Davison · Audience member · Facebook
“Absolutely fantastic. Brilliant acting & storyline.”B. Hayes · Audience member · Facebook
“We were gripped and drawn in and cried at the end, so moving ! Absolutely brilliant, thank you.”R. and N. Emmerson · Audience member · Email
The people.
The places.
- Playwright
- Morgan Lloyd Malcolm
- Cast
- Kylie Ann Ford and Chloe Orrock
- Director
- Jon Fentiman
- Company
- East London Theatre Company
- Wanstead Golf Club
- 18–19 September 2026
- The Wanstead Curtain
- 23–26 September 2026
- Rights
- Presented under licence from Nick Hern Books.
A place
for everyone.
Our free-access matinee at The Wanstead Curtain welcomed students aged 16+, wheelchair users, older people with reduced mobility and people experiencing social isolation.
The matinee played to a full house. It is part of our commitment to widening access to live theatre.
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