With 2015 smashing records for the hottest year since reporting began and unprecedented flooding across the UK, Temper Theatre take on one of the most pressing issues of our time in a large-scale show designed to engage audiences with a topic that often seems abstract or distant.

In their return to the main house at ZOO, the company use wind and snow machines, smoke machines, soundscapes, lighting effects and a ten-strong ensemble to create a storm onstage. Two characters travel through chaotic and destroyed worlds in this visceral tale of love and self-sacrifice during humanity’s final moments. Lightning-fast, cinematic style sequences skilfully bound together with fluid, muscular movement, vivid lighting and soul-shaking soundscapes. Through ensemble movement and fragmented imagery, Temper unleash the storm which will bring about the end of days.  In their return to the main house at ZOO, the company use wind and snow machines, smoke machines, soundscapes, lighting effects and a ten-strong ensemble to create a storm onstage. Two characters travel through chaotic and destroyed worlds in this visceral tale of love and self-sacrifice during humanity’s final moments. 

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Finn Morrell said, “We are the first generation to notice the effects of climate change and we are the last who can actually do something about it. I feel that this is the story of our time. We are a young company and the climate has a direct impact on our future, which is why we are making this piece, fueled with the ambition to bring about real change through discussion and compassion for one another. It is paramount that in spite of Brexit, we continue to talk about environmental issues. We start the show at the Paris Climate Conference and use it as a gateway to express how we as young people feel.”

Cast & creatives

Created by Finn Morrell

Director: Finn Morrell

Composer / Sound designer: Dom Gowland

Designer: Blythe Brett

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Devised and performed by: 

Zoe Villiers, Connor Mcgoochan, Coco Maertens, Phoebe Gilderdale, Josh Vaughan, Sam Williams, Eden Harbud, Jack Bentinck, Kate Marston, Katie Miller

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Developed at:

Cambridge Junction, The Robinson Theatre

Supported by Arts Council England  

Reviews & press

'Blazingly sincere' - The Guardian

'Vehement' - The Herald

‘This is the story of our time’ - The Outlier

★★★★ - The Herald

★★★★★ - The Outlier  

★★★★★ - The Upcoming

★★★★- TVBomb

★★★★ - A Younger Theatre

★★★★ - One4Review