Podcast: The Joys of the Office Party

Lydia Kavanagh and Chloe Cattin on Deck The Stalls

We’re always delighted to welcome back previous podcast guests, and that’s what we have this week with the return of director Chloe Cattin. And this time around Chloe brings with her writer Lydia Kavanagh, whose latest play is Deck The Stalls. It won’t surprise you to know it’s directed by Chloe!

Deck The Stalls is set around the office party and all the horrors that come with it. Except that Serena has escaped from it all by hiding in the toilets, where the play is set as she rants about the party and her life.

We discuss the play and its themes of loss and grief, whether it’s based on personal experience of office parties, and why RIverside Studios is such a great place to put on a show.

Deck The Stalls plays at Riverside Studios from 16th to 22nd December, more information and tickets available here.

Deck The Stalls

Riverside Studios

16 – 22 December

Middle Management has her tits out and is singing ‘Don’t Cha’ by The PussyCat Dolls on karaoke. HR Sandra is desperate for the mini cheddars not to get crushed into the carpet. And Maddison Fox – well, Maddison Fox is a tw*t. 

Serena’s office Christmas Party is tragic – like, beyond tragic. So she’s locked herself in the toilet because, seriously, f*ck HR Sandra’s forced fun. 

Deck The Stalls is a blisteringly funny new play by Lydia Kavanagh, performed by Laura Rea and directed by Chloe Cattin. This show is for anyone who has had to endure the: ‘There’s no washing up fairy’ posters and passive-aggressive office lunchroom sticky notes. Filled with humour, fun and a sack full of heart this alternative Christmas Show is sure to be a great night out – maybe even bring your own office Christmas party?

Tickets here.