Take Care
A new comedy about love, loneliness and the lengths we go to for our friends.
5 -10 August 2026
Written by Melian Middelkoop
Who needs therapy when you've got a best friend? Meet two best pals, Jo and Izzy, whose romantic endeavours are as disastrous as their morals are questionable. At least their hearts are in the right place, most of the time. Watch the duo of codependent flatmates as they attempt live, laugh, love their way through the confusing loneliness of being in their twenties.
What people say about us…
“I haven’t laughed that hard in ages”
-Isabelle Défaut (Co-founder Portrait theatre)
“Melian has always been the funniest in our class”
-Marina Rodriguez (second funniest of the class)
“Paulina, do you ever not sing?”
-Matis de Broissia (French)
About Us
Melian Middelkoop is a Dutch actor and writer. She trained in London, at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and afterwards in Spain at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona. Credits since include Emma in 'I am Vincent'/'Ik ben Vincent'. She also produced a short film 'London by Night. She has recently worked with Northern Spirit as part of "From Scratch" and at the King's Head theatre "Women in the Now". Actor, Writer, Director, Middle Child
Melian Middelkoop
Paulina Cuadra
Paulina Cuadra is a Spanish-Dominican actress trained at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona, with additional international training at Interlochen Arts Academy and a strong foundation in theatre, movement, and musical performance.
Her recent stage work includes "Clownania", an ongoing clowning production, and "Woman in the Now" with Northern Spirit Company, performed at the King's Head Theatre. On screen, she has appeared in "Heatstroke" (2026), "Defíne Verano" (2025), "5 Floretes", and "Dilution" (2024).Actress
Our Story
We met on the acting course at The Institute of the Arts Barcelona in 2020. Due to the pandemic there was little mingling happening outside of our class bubble and thus we quickly became emotionally attached to one another.
During our time at drama school the teachers were always afraid to put us in the same cast, we can only assume that the sheer star quality and determination would have been to much, thus we never actually got to do a show together. After graduating we decided it was time to change that. With help from the Artist’s Way (cheers Julia Cameron) we founded the Coast Company as an excuse to collaborate.
FAQs
We are preforming at two different venues!
From August 5 - 7 we are at Etcetera Theatre
265 Camden High Street
(above the Oxford Arms)
Camden, London NW1 7BU
From August 9 - 10 we are at Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar
Where and when is it?
How long is the show?
Our show is approx. 55 minutes
We’d recommend 16s and over, but we’re European so believe younger teens can attend too, just double check the content warnings!
Who can attend?
Content Warnings?
Strong Language, Partial nudity, Mentions of: Sex, Drugs, Alcohol, Violence, Crime
For any questions, you can reach us anytime via our contact page, email, or social media.
Email: info@thecoastcompany.com
Say hi to us on Instagram: @thecoastcompany26
We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
How can I contact you?
Come watch us perform, or support us from the comfort of your own sofa, bathtub, or yacht by donating.
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How can I support you?
Contact us!
General Enquiries
Info@thecoastcompany.com
Melian Middelkoop
M.Middelkoop@thecoastcompany.com
Paulina Cuadra
P.Cuadra@thecoastcompany.com
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