Water Child: Zoom Play

Water Child is a revolutionary response to theatre in a COVID-19 world, bringing together an international cast and crew from five different countries under Hong Kong production company KrisP Productions. This contemporary play, written by award-winning playwright Emma Wood, won Best New Play in the City of Newcastle Drama Awards in 2012.

Water Child was performed via Zoom to a live audience on July 26, 2020, and an online recording was available for ticket purchase afterward. A live Q&A session was held after the performance, and these are only a few of the incredible responses received from viewers:

“This was absolutely amazing! It was the first zoom play I’ve seen and I am really thankful for the format given my highly emotional reaction to it (ie: loud sobbing throughout…). It was so insightful from different aspects of such a challenging experience – brilliant writing and brilliant conveying of those emotions. Well done and thank you!”

“Really good example of how Theatre can still be produced from a distance. This is really impressive. excellent inspiration for my students as well.”

“Congratulations everyone – fantastic production and a real achievement to show the success of this new medium for performers, creatives, and audiences!”

Synopsis:

On Jeannie’s fortieth birthday, she has much to be proud of and more to look forward to. Having built a successful career, she and husband Mark are finally ready to start the family they have been planning for years. After a few false starts, the baby they have dreamed of will soon be a reality… or will it?

What is simple for some proves much harder for others. Their unexpected journey forces them to question things they have held onto for many years, drawing in friends and family, who all have views of their own…

Water Child, a contemporary Australian play by award winning playwright Emma Wood, chronicles the struggles of one couple’s deepest desire to be parents.