Trestle / Papatango Theatre / Southwark Playhouse / November 2017
PAPATANGO NEW WRITING PRIZE WINNER 2017
Written by Stewart Pringle
Cast Connie Walker / Gary Lilburn
Designed by Frankie Bradshaw
Lighting by Johanna Town
Sound by Richard Hammarton
NOMINATED FOR THREE OFF-WEST END AWARDS
★★★★ The Independent
★★★★ The Times
★★★★ Whats On Stage
★★★★ The Stage
★★★★ Evening Standard
★★★★ Time Out
★★★★ Theatre Bubble
★★★★ Reviews Hub
★★★★ Rewrite This Story
★★★★★ LondonTheatre1.com
“Cathal Cleary directs with a terrific rhythmic feel for the expert variations of emphasis in the scenes and to their different angles of incidence. I don't see how Lilburn and Walker could capture the bittersweet chemistry better.” The Independent
“Cathal Cleary’s production boasts two superbly crafted performances from Gary Lilburn and Connie Walker. The pair have delectable chemistry. Their humility is heart-breaking.” The Stage
“The performances and Cathal Cleary's confident direction sweep you through this unusual and thoughtful portrayal of middle-aged romance.” WhatsOnStage
“Powered by two captivating performances, a tender, lovely piece of theatre.” Time Out
“Touchingly played, remarkable acting, very funny.” Reviews Hub
“Sensitively directed by Cathal Cleary…the performances are true and tender…it’s a play of muted joy and ache that penetrates to the bone. A stealthy little heartbreaker.” The Times
“A gem of a play…a truly moving piece of theatre” Rewrite This Story