West End Play About A Weather Reporter In Climate Crisis Is Rumoured to Be Coming To Netflix

A chaotic new climate-themed play has taken the London stage by storm — and now it’s heading to Netflix. Weather Girl, written by Brian Watkins and reviewed by The New York Times’ Houman Barekat, is a one-woman show that blends slapstick, satire, and climate anxiety into one very hot mess.

Set in Fresno, California, the story follows Stacey Gross, a weather reporter in a city ravaged by wildfires and unbearable heat. But Stacey isn’t your typical climate messenger — she’s a barely-functioning alcoholic who drinks Prosecco on air, smashes up a date’s sports car, and sings drunken karaoke before hitting her breaking point. As fires rage, her station urges her to downplay climate concerns. Instead, Stacey goes rogue on live TV, warning residents to evacuate and ultimately saving lives.

The show’s magic realism twist — Stacey inherits a mysterious family gift to conjure water — serves as both metaphor and miracle, offering hope in a burning world. Julia McDermott performs with wild energy, playing multiple roles with just a screen and a Stanley Tumbler for props. Produced by Francesca Moody (the powerhouse behind Fleabag and Baby Reindeer), Weather Girl has already caught Netflix’s eye, with an adaptation reportedly in the works, according to Deadline.

While the show’s comedic punchline sometimes fizzles, its message hits home. Unlike heavier-handed climate satires like Don’t Look Up, Weather Girl delivers its warning with humor and heart — a reminder that even in the face of crisis, individual action matters.

If this fiery allegory tells us anything, it’s that we can’t wait for the system to save us. Speak up, stay informed, and use your voice to challenge climate denial. And maybe skip the steak next time — the planet will thank you.

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