On the 20th March 2020, the wave of the pandemic was breaking across the UK. In London, Sam, a disabled health affairs journalist, values his independence and autonomy above all else.
As the risks to him of contracting COVID-19 become clearer, he is forced to confront the gulf between the way he wants to be living and the reality he now has to face.
Drawing on media from those frenzied days, and the interpersonal tensions that arise in the pressure-cooker of his flat as he navigates a new relationship and old fears, Sam has to ask, can he both have his life, and live?
“One of the obligations of theatre is to challenge dominant narratives and explore untold narratives, and I'm delighted to be a contributing a play to this ground-breaking series.” Jamie Hale
Written by Jamie Hale (Not Dying/When We Got Sick)
Directed by Lilac Yosiphon
Tickets: £6 or £5 if booking for two or more events in the series in one transaction
Age Guidance: 16+ (contains strong language)
Runtime: 30 minutes approx.
Booking Enquiries
Performances are on sale without social distancing, in line with government regulations at the time of the performance. We will update our audiences if regulations change.
Our online booking system doesn’t allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.
Currently seats are on sale from Row B in the stalls, and it is possible that Row A will go on sale at a later date, so please be aware that purchasing seats in Row B does not guarantee that you will be in the front row.
Please note that our boxes have a slightly restricted view. Seats marked with an ‘i’ on the seating plan have a restricted view.
If you require any help with your booking then please contact our Box Office by emailing tickets@stratfordeast.com or calling 020 8534 0310.
CREATIVE TEAM
Written by Jamie Hale
Directed by Lilac Yosiphon
CAST
Jamie Hale
Sapphire Joy
Jonathan Livingston
Mateo Oxley
Reece Pantry
Caroline Parker
ACCESS
This performance will be captioned (provider: Suzanne Walker) and will be BSL integrated.
If you have any access requirements, please call the Box Office on 020 8534 0310 or email tickets@stratfordeast.com to book tickets. Click here for details about companion/carer tickets.
Latecomers will not be admitted. There is no re-admittance once the show has started.
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