“A Wonderful Show, Time And Tide, In The Small, Brilliant Park Theatre”

— Miriam Margolyes

““So Moving, Funny, Truthful And Compelling. Beautifully Performed By A Wonderful Cast Of Four Superb Actors””

— Stephen Fry

Time and Tide

Written by James McDermott, Relish Theatre, Park Theatre 2020, Script Accelerator - Park Theatre 2018

May Wendy Nottingham

Nemo Josh Barrow

Ken Paul Easom

Daz Elliot Liburd

Producer Amy Hendry for Relish Theatre

Set & Costume Design Caitlin Abbott

Lighting Design Martha Godfrey

Sound Design Fizz Margereson

Movement Director Jake Philips Head

Vocal Director Jessica Hammett

Assistant Director Celeste Vassell

Production Managers Zara Janmohamed and Jack Hennighan

Stage Manager Isabella Vayoni

Casting Nick Hockaday

Marketing Manager Nicole Kay

Photography Gail Harland

“Rob Ellis’s direction is tight and makes good use of the small stage to convey the claustrophobic nature of the play, together with the repetitive physicality of running of an end of pier cafe. ”

— ★★★★ Theatre News

“With a convincing script from McDermott and strong direction from Rob Ellis, Time and Tide is a smooth production which flows well and avoids any moments of lagging”

— ★★★★ From Page To Stage

Nominated for 2 Off West End Awards - Best New Play, Best Supporting Performance (Elliot Liburd)

May runs a crumbling caff on the end of Cromer Pier. Her delivery man, Ken, is running out of customers, thanks to Costa. Nemo is desperate to tread the boards in London. His unrequited love, Daz, is burying his head in the sand over his best mate leaving.

Time And Tide is an LGBT comic drama about a Norfolk community, struggling with change.

“Rob Ellis’s quaint and emotional direction works as he clearly evokes a feeling of pure comedy versus melancholia with a slight tinge of possible tragedy”

— ★★★★★ Boyz Magazine

“It’s a sweet, well-meaning and instantly likeable play, perfect for blowing away the winter blues”

— ★★★★ QX Magazine

“The leisurely pace of director Rob Ellis’s production varies subtly to reflect mood swings between pathos and humour, always allowing four fine performances to flourish”

— ★★★★ The Reviews Hub

“Very ably directed by Rob Ellis who highlighted the underlying issues”

— ★★★★ Sardines

“Full of fun but suffused with sadness, Time and Tide effectively and affectionately summons the spirit of Cromer”

— ★★★★ Everything Theatre

“Good performances, and the lovely diner set, make this production one to watch. ”

— ★★★★★ The Gay UK

“The cast of Time and Tide deliver extremely strong performances. It is equal measures laugh-out-loud, heartrending and nostalgic”

— ★★★★ The Upcoming

“Director Rob Ellis ensures the action is carefully paced, taking its time to establish the characters and then exploding into moments of wonderful theatre”

— ★★★★★ Pocket Size Theatre

“May who is beautifully played by Wendy Nottingham”

— ★★★★ London Living Large

“The director, Rob Ellis, ensures that the pace inherent in the dialogue is maintained throughout, and the third act especially is painful and moving to watch”

— ★★★★ LondonTheatre1