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Ex-Lovers Reunite Amidst Grief and Deceit
22 Mar
Summary
- Reunited ex-lovers grapple with past hedonism and present grief.
- A sudden hospital visit brings estranged partners back together.
- The play dissects queer dating and the complexities of loss.
Ten years after their hedonistic relationship ended, Jude and Kyle find themselves unexpectedly reunited. Kyle is summoned to Jude's Canary Wharf penthouse in the middle of the night following a fall. He arrives to find Jude navigating the early stages of grief after the recent death of his partner, Sam.
While Jude and Kyle attempt to resume their lives, their shared history of partying and drug use looms large. As they converse and prepare spaghetti carbonara, the facade they've built begins to crack. The play captures the lingering tension, lust, and longing between the former couple.
Performances by John McCrea and Perry Williams bring the characters to life, portraying their intricate dynamics and underlying emotions. The production, directed by Matthew Iliffe, uses the intimate setting to explore themes of bereavement, queer dating, and the enduring impact of past relationships.
