Kings Head Theatre, 15th-19th May 2024
Old Red Lion, 14th-18th November 2023
February Face is a dark romantic comedy about Ed falling in love with Lily. A classic 21st Century romance. One has anxiety and the other, depression. But that doesn’t matter where their attraction is concerned. Intrusive thoughts say otherwise…
- Writer: Keelan Kember
- Director: Monica Cox
- Producer: Ross Chandler
- Lily: Olivia Mills
- Sound/Music: Emily Rose Simmons
- Lighting: Susie Yi Su
”February Face is a sweet and relatable piece of writing by Keelan Kember that fleshes out some of the challenges of a generation.”
-British Theatre Guide
”directed by Monica Cox, [February Face] is funny from the offset and deeply moving. February Face is gentle, warm, and dripping with wit. February Face is a whip-smart, tight, and resoundingly millennial play”
– Adventures in Theatreland, ★★★★
”This is a fine, sensitive, significant piece. Writer, director, and two actors doing excellent work that merits a wider airing.”
– London Pub Theatres, ★★★★
”Monica is without a doubt the best director I have worked with. From dramaturgical advice through to getting the best performance out of all the actors. She has a beautiful understanding of the text, and an incredible vision to bring out the best in the work. She is a rare talent.”
-Keelan Kember, Writer
”One of Monica’s many wonderful qualities as a director is her ability to be so skilfully detailed in her directing style while always holding the integrity of the overall story in the forefront of her mind. She is interrogative in her choices and imaginative in her exploration of text and character.”
– Olivia Mills, Actor
“She has vision, talent and above all is a strong communicator”
– Ross Chandler, Producer
”Monica is a smart and dynamic director. She sees dramaturgy in the details and has a knack for finding bold creative solutions under pressure. She leads with focus, warmth and respect and her evolution is exciting to see!”
– Emily-Rose Simmons, Sound Designer
”Working with Monica feels seamless – she offers freedom with intention, brings people together with care, and steps up to every responsibility without hesitation.”
– Susie Yu, Lighting Designer
MONICA COX 