Ideas for the play were created during 4 days of workshops, both before lockdown and then as we emerged from it, with the ARDENT8 ensemble. The group felt frustrated, angry, saddened and let down at having graduated into a world where any hopes of pursuing a career in the theatre had been dashed. It was created in response to the highly criticised government campaign that encouraged those working in the arts to retrain.

75 minutes without an interval.

There is a lot of humour in it. We also think it’s very powerful and moving.

We’d recommend 14+. There’s swearing and some adult themes.

Both Ardent and the venue follow current government guidelines. At present, there are no restrictions on attending indoor live events.

Although the venue does not require social distancing or mask wearing to be compulsory, we recommend the following:

Please consider taking a lateral flow test before you set you. They are free and can be ordered here.

If you are unwell or think you may have symptoms, please stay home and contact the theatre to let them know you can’t come. Contact them also if symptoms occur after you have seen the show.

There will be sanitiser at the theatre entrance before you go in to take your seat and when you leave.

Please use your own discretion whether to wear a mask when moving around the cafe/bar and in the theatre.

Everyone involved in the production will be taking regular lateral flow tests and are staying within a few minutes walk of the theatre as a ‘bubble.’ Should any of the actors fall ill or test positive we have understudies on hand to step in. If several cast members test positive and it’s no longer possible to continue the production we will let you know and issue a refund.