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In Clay

Book & Lyrics by Rebecca Simmonds
Music & Lyrics by Jack Miles

In Clay: Welcome
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13 March - 7 April 2023
Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Upstairs at the Gatehouse and Design & Canvas Co. present IN CLAY

After a five-star, sellout run at VAULT Festival 2023, IN CLAY, a “perfectly formed and expertly polished” (The Reviews Hub) new musical comes to Upstairs at the Gatehouse for a strictly limited run.

Based on a true story, this “poignant reflection on ambition, regrets & self-fulfilment” (Fringebiscuit) is told from a quaint Parisian kitchen in the late 1930s. Marie-Berthe Cazin, a ceramist in her early 40s, eagerly awaits the arrival of her closest childhood friend and now celebrated artist, Henrietta Tirman. As Marie prepares for the evening ahead, she reflects on the great joys and sorrows of a life devoted to making art. 

IN CLAY debuted at VAULT Festival to stellar reviews earlier this year, and was nominated for Show of the Week, and an Offies OffFest award. The show has also been shortlisted for the Stiles & Drewe MTI Mentorship Award. 

In Clay: About
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In Clay: Portfolio
In Clay: Text

For the latest news about cast recordings and future productions of IN CLAY, click below.

FRINGEBISCUIT

★★★★★

"A poignant reflection on ambition, regrets & self-fulfilment..."

All That Dazzles

★★★★

"Bursting with numbers that feel destined to become classics..."

The Reviews Hub

★★★★

"Perfectly formed and expertly polished..."

Everything Theatre

★★★★

"A heartfelt, charming new musical..."

North West End UK

★★★★

"One of the best new musicals I have seen..."

Theatre & Tonic

★★★★

"In Clay weaves the narrative effortlessly through the songs..."

West End Best Friend

★★★★

"A delightful way to spend an hour..."

Lost in Theatreland

★★★★

"A seamlessly blended musical that is intimate, detailed and entertaining..."

In Clay: Reviews

Cast &
Creatives

Starring ROSALIND FORD as MARIE-BERTHE CAZIN
Director | GRACE TAYLOR
Book & Lyrics | REBECCA SIMMONDS
Music & Lyrics | JACK MILES
Music Supervision, Orchestrations, Arrangements, Additional Music | MATT HERBERT

In Clay: Text
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In Clay: Portfolio

Past events

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In Clay in Concert at The Other Palace

21 August 2023

The trio of Danielle Steers (The Cher Show, SIX, Bat Out of Hell), Alex Young (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Anyone Can Whistle, Follies) and Roshani Abbey (Hamilton, & Juliet, Rumi: The Musical) will shared the role of Marie-Berthe Cazin in this unique concert performance.

Stream Alex Young performing 'Talent' here.

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VAULT Festival

24 - 28 January 2023

As part of VAULT Festival 2023, In Clay played for five performances at The Cage in a five-star sellout run.

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Workshop Performances

29 - 30 October 2022

In Clay played two workshop performances at The Other Palace in the Studio, and New Wimbledon Theatre Studio.

In Clay: News
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Sheet music

VAULT Festival 2023 leaflet

More reviews & info

In Clay: Past Events
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