BAFTA Winner Ciara Baxendale Stars in New One Woman Play at VAULT Festival
"It's all fun and games 'til the balloon says hello."
The world seems a cold place after the death of her father, but things take a strange turn when Tess receives a special birthday present. Don't Let Me Down is an exploration of childhood, laughter, and let downs through the eyes of a child and her balloon. Fusing deadpan comedy, raw honesty and a wry writing style, this is a modern day fairytale where things are not quite as they seem.
Don't Let Me Down is a sad comedy written and produced by Andy Goddard. It stars BAFTA winner Ciara Baxendale (Mad Fat Diary, Harriet's Army). It is directed by Freyja Winterson (Yet Another Carnival, I'm Just Here To Buy Soy Sauce), features music by Odinn Orn Hilmarson (Valkyrie, Hector Vs. The Future), and design from Molly Beth Morossa (Dr. Carnesky's Incredible Bleeding Woman, Greywing House).
Andy Goddard is a Producer/Director of hit podcast sitcoms Wooden Overcoats (Prix Europa nominee, iTunes Best of 2015) and Hector Vs. The Future (Audiodrama library show of the year 2016). Don't Let Me Down is his playwriting debut.
|
G4 Christmas 2026 - Blackpool Tower Ballroom The Blackpool Tower Ballroom (12/08-12/08) |
|
KAMELOT at O2 Ritz - Manchester O2 Ritz Manchester (11/03-11/03) |
|
G4 Christmas 2026 - Rochester Cathedral Rochester Cathedral (11/25-11/25) |
|
Murder Trial Tonight V - Live Lounge Premium Package Vaillant Live, Derby (2/06-2/06) |
|
Fawlty Towers Weekend 10/10/2026 Derby Mickleover Hotel (10/10-10/11) |
|
Trainspotting The Musical Theatre Royal Glasgow (3/15-3/20) |
|
|
Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Crewe Lyceum Theatre (3/04-3/04) |
|
Burn the Floor: Supernova Aberdeen Music Hall (7/09-7/09) |
|
HED PE and COLD at The Dome - London The Dome (10/08-10/08) |
|
Chelmsford Comedy Club Live – Mike Gunn, Kevin Daniel, Jack Hester and Special Guest The Lion Inn (8/27-8/27) |