The Sea Horse

Set in a dark waterfront bar of the same name, The Sea Horse is a tender yet brutally honest love story between two hardened outsiders: Gertrude, the tough, guarded bar owner, and Harry, a weathered seaman with a new dream.

Their relationship, which has been purely physical so far, is tested when Harry returns from sea with a vision of a shared future and a proposal of marriage. As Harry attempts to break through Gertrude’s carefully constructed emotional walls, the play becomes a raw and compelling courtship ritual, filled with fighting,

humour, and the painful revelation of long-held secrets. It is a story about vulnerability, the courage it takes to trust, and the profound human need for connection.

First performed in 1974, the play’s themes about the transformative power of love remain as poignant today as they were then. In a world that can feel increasingly disconnected, The Sea Horse is a timeless and deeply human exploration of two people navigating the stormy waters of their past to find a safe harbour together.

Critically-acclaimed and award-winning Director Mandi Riggi is at the helm, bringing this revival of the beloved 1974 classic to a London audience. The Sea Horse promises to be a poignant, heartfelt and earnest night out for London theatre-goers.