THE WORLD PREMIERE OF JESSICA NORMAN’S
THIS LITTLE EARTH TO DEBUT AT
ARCOLA THEATRE
3 hearts canvas and Izzy Carney today announce that theworld premiere of Jessica Norman’s This Little Earth will debut at Arcola Theatre, Studio 2.
This Little Earth is Norman’s debut full-length play and was shortlisted for The Women’s Prize for Playwriting and The Originals Playwriting Award. Imy Wyatt Corner directs the production which opens on 24 October, with previews from 22 October, and runs until 15 November.
Jessica Norman said today, “This Little Earth explores a world where truth has become increasingly elusive. I’m thrilled to be working with Imy Wyatt Corner and the team at 3 hearts canvas to bring this story about love, survival and the dangerous pursuit of truth to life at the Arcola theatre.”
Cast and full creative team will be announced shortly.
3 hearts canvas and Izzy Carney present
THIS LITTLE EARTH
By Jessica Norman
Director: Imy Wyatt Corner
22 October – 15 November
Two Flat Earthers travel to Antarctica to find the edge of the world…
When Honey’s sister dies she is left with a curious yearning for the South Pole and endless questions. Christopher knows to question everything. He believes that the truth is out there, but it’s hidden from us by the people in power. In Antarctica, the most inhospitable place on the planet, where nothing is quite what it seems, their unconventional love story turns into a fever dream.
But will they survive discovering what really lies at the ends of the Earth?
Jessica Norman’s gripping debut play explores the perils of a world where ‘truth’ has been co-opted by powerful liars. Directed by Imy Wyatt Corner, This Little Earth looks at the strange and sometimes dangerous ways we attempt to control the chaotic world around us.
Jessica Norman is a playwright and screenwriter. Her other plays include Wilding (shortlisted for the Papatango Prize and the Women’s Prize for Playwriting), The Stones and Vitriol (Theatre 503 International Award Longlist). She is developing a slate of projects for screen, including an original series with James Norton’s Rabbit Track Pictures. She is an alumnus of Soho Theatre Writers Lab, Hampstead Theatre’s 2022/23 INSPIRE Writers Group, and Oxford Playhouse Playmakers 23/24.
Imy Wyatt Corner directs. This will be her third show at Arcola Theatre, after award-winning productions of Duck and The Last One. She was an Artistic Associate there from 2023/4. Other Directing credits include Fringe First Award Winning show BEASTS, Passing (Park Theatre), The Maladies (Kiln Theatre Youth Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (The Grove DIY Skatepark) and Happy Yet? (International Theatre, Frankfurt). She has worked as Associate/Assistant Director in the West End, on touring productions and at Kiln Theatre, where she recently finished her year as Mackintosh Resident Assistant Director. She’s also a recipient of the 2025/6 Nicole Kidman Bursary from Michael Grandage Company.
THIS LITTLE EARTH
LISTINGS
Arcola Theatre
24 Ashwin Street
London
E8 3DL
Box Office: 020 7503 1646 / boxoffice@arcolatheatre.com
Age Guidance: 13+
22 October – 15 November 2025
Performance Dates & Times: Mon – Sat 7:00pm, Matinees Sat 3:30pm
Relaxed Performance: 28 October 7:00pm
Tickets from £15 – £29