NEW '26: That Last Summer

Cardiff. Now. A group of friends are summoned to the park. They discover that every single one of them is on trial.

Who amongst them was responsible for the death of Aaliyah? A propulsive memory-driven drama, from the Welsh writer Azuka Oforka - winner of Best Writer at The Stage Debut Awards 2024 for The Women of Llanrumney. 

Part of NEW '26: Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama’s acclaimed annual new writing festival, NEW, works closely with leading writers and directors on new plays commissioned by the College in association with companies like Paines Plough, Sherman Theatre and Royal Court. Productions premiere at the College’s home in Cardiff before moving to London.

The Company

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Credits

Writer - Azuka Oforka
Director - Lee Lyford

In collaboration with Sherman Theatre.

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Company

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama attracts the best creative talent from across the globe. As Wales’ national conservatoire, we fire imagination and drive innovation, offering training to almost 800 actors, musicians, designers, technicians and arts managers from more than 40 countries. Our students’ extraordinary talent and potential is fused with exceptional teaching and unrivalled industry links, to bring dreams to life. A space for everyone, creative ambition and collaboration are central to our excellence.  

https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/