In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Co-Op by Make It Beautiful (Preview)
LONDON – After a successful run at the Waterloo East Theatre in December, Make It Beautiful are bringing back their show The Co-Op to theatres this January, playing at The White Bear Theatre in Kennington for just five days.
Written by and starring Felix Grainger and Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson, with cast member Cara Steele, The Co-Op welcomes audiences to a dysfunctional acting agency, run by actors themselves, that you’ll never want to leave.
After Jimmy and Caza watch their best friend leave the agency, it all seems to be over. But can exciting and talented Charlie be the answer to their woes? Or will the secrets beneath The CO-OP be revealed?
Using popular music and iconic film scenes, this play is a love letter to theatre and film, brought to life by three nobodies.
The Co-Op runs from 14th to 18th January at the White Bear Theatre, 138 Kennington Park Road, SE11 4DJ London. Tickets available here
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