When 30 years of family silence is broken Helen begins a detective-like quest to discover the hidden story behind her brother’s suicide. A fast-paced, candid, darkly comic and gripping play about loyalty, long-held beliefs and how much we ever really know about those we love. |
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Date/Time
Date(s) - 21/07/2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
The Crescent Theatre
When 30 years of family silence is broken Helen begins a detective-like quest to discover the hidden story behind her brother’s suicide.
The journey takes her back to her childhood, exotic Asian locations, a coroner’s court and the place where her brother died. As surprising details are uncovered, Helen grapples with loyalty, long-held beliefs and how much we ever really know about those we love.
A fast-paced, candid, darkly comic and gripping play written and performed by Helen Wood and Gregor Hunt.
Directed by 2022 Olivier Award nominee Derek Bond (Dragons & Mythical Beasts; Jess & Joe Forever).
‘This is a beautifully constructed, utterly engaging play, powered in equal amounts by Wood’s insightful candour and by Hunt’s flawless characterisation. I’ll be talking about it for a long time to come.’
***** The Wee Review
‘Excellent … poignant, surprisingly funny … a potent piece of theatre.’
**** Everything Theatre
‘A very peaceful and life affirming way to spend an hour.’
****Three Weeks
‘Strikes a perfect balance between grief and joy, and between love and anger.’
**** London Theatre 1
*Includes themes of suicide and depression (recommended for 14+)
Performances on Thursday 20th & Friday 21st July at 7pm.
Tickets £12 (£11 concessions). To book click here.
Helen Wood can be found online here.
And on twitter here.
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