London, Edinburgh, Birmingham 2015
London and Buxton 2016
'If you are looking for a play that has warmth, examines the human condition, with some fine lines and performances from talented actors, then this could be the new play for you.' ***** Lichfield Live/Remote Goat
'Sweet and romantic, a well-rounded tale that is uplifting and believable. The strong cast inject a sense of energy and innocence into the carefully balanced script.' **** British Theatre Guide
'This accomplished group of actors have created a thoroughly enjoyable play. A production with real heart, proving gentle, touching and amusing by turns.' Buxton Fringe Review
'Sweet and romantic, a well-rounded tale that is uplifting and believable. The strong cast inject a sense of energy and innocence into the carefully balanced script.' **** British Theatre Guide
'This accomplished group of actors have created a thoroughly enjoyable play. A production with real heart, proving gentle, touching and amusing by turns.' Buxton Fringe Review
TRUE LOVE LASTS FOREVER
Fran and Finn are young and in love in the summer of 1952. When they meet on the beach it is the start of a relationship that will define both their lives, and a new world of possibilities open up for them. What they don't realise is that it's to be the only summer they spend together, and after it ends it will be almost sixty years before they meet again.
In 2012 their children meet each other. John is happy that his dad has met his soulmate again. Brad is less enthusiastic about the person taking the place of his father. For his wife, Fran and Finn's story may be a message about missed opportunities and the chances you live to regret.
As past and present collide, only the future is up for grabs.
A love story inspired by real events. After We Danced is available for amateur production. The script of the play can be purchased from Smith Scripts here. Licences to perform the play can also be obtained from the site
See pictures from the 2015 production of the show here
Fran and Finn are young and in love in the summer of 1952. When they meet on the beach it is the start of a relationship that will define both their lives, and a new world of possibilities open up for them. What they don't realise is that it's to be the only summer they spend together, and after it ends it will be almost sixty years before they meet again.
In 2012 their children meet each other. John is happy that his dad has met his soulmate again. Brad is less enthusiastic about the person taking the place of his father. For his wife, Fran and Finn's story may be a message about missed opportunities and the chances you live to regret.
As past and present collide, only the future is up for grabs.
A love story inspired by real events. After We Danced is available for amateur production. The script of the play can be purchased from Smith Scripts here. Licences to perform the play can also be obtained from the site
See pictures from the 2015 production of the show here
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Your Partners for the Dance:
2016 Fran: Emily Florence Hutchings Finn: Peter Pearson John: Math Sams Brad: Andrew Jefferson-Tierney Jen: Joanna Pope Writer: Andy Moseley Sound and Light: Emma Burton Performance History: After sell out London previews in Surbiton and Fulham, a two week run to packed houses at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and post Edinburgh shows at The Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham, After We Danced returned with a new cast and sell out performances at Underground Venues, Buxton Fringe after a warm up show at Lion and Unicorn, London in July 2016. Reviews: 'This is a play about the massive chasm between reality, and what might have been. The lighting and sound, by Emma Burton evokes both the 1950’s, post war gloom, and more modern times. The supporting cast is particularly well drawn, with Andrew Jefferson Tierney’s Brad, scene stealing, as the drunk and insufferable son in law, whilst the performances of Rosie Bennett as Fran and Samuel Freeman as Finn was both natural, warm, and full of both joy and pathos. If you are looking out for a play that has warmth, examines the human condition, in a well defined, but unsentimental way, with some fine lines and performances from talented actors, then this could be the new play for you. The writing, and the story are strong enough that I would hope that this play would have a place in the repertoire of many acting companies across the country.' Remote Goat 'This is a great piece of traditional theatre and makes for a very enjoyable evening. The strong cast tell the sweet story elegantly. Well worth a watch!' EdFringe audience review 'Emily Florence Hutchings and Peter Pearson are instantly convincing as the starstruck lovers, Fran and Finn, so very much in love as they ballroom dance together, but things never become overly sentimental thanks to the strong thread of humour in writer/director Andy Moseley’s script. Andrew Jefferson-Tierney is hilarious as Fran’s son Brad, drunkenly heckling John, tut-tutted by his wife Jen (Joanna Pope). Math Sams should also be given credit for successfully playing his part at very short notice after the late withdrawal of a member of the original cast. This is what some audiences might call (with relief) a “proper play”, with costumes, simple sets, well-chosen music and film footage adding to the period feel. A production with real heart, proving gentle, touching and amusing by turns.' Buxton Fringe Review 'Rosie Bennett is particularly watchable as the fiery and unashamed daughter left to look after her aging father. Andrew Jefferson-Tierney's portrayal of a cynical and slowly inebriated husband brought a smile to my face' Fringe Guru 'So lovely and loveable. The story is beautiful and the presentation is immaculate. I especially liked Andrew Jefferson-Tierney's performance and dedication to character. 'Fin' was an excellent casting too, he throughly fitted the era in look and in gentlemanly charm. This play has a lot of potential for the future and definitely has a life after the fringe, so catch it now while tickets are cheap!' EdFringe audience review 'Really enjoyed it. Great acting and an atmospheric production. See it if you can!' Facebook audience review 'A lovely story which was well written, performed and directed' Facebook audience review |
2015 Fran: Rosie Bennett Finn: Samuel Freeman John: Andy Moseley Jen: Samantha Hindman Brad: Andrew Jefferson-Tierney Writer: Andy Moseley Sound and Light: Emma Burton 'Rosie Bennett and Samuel Freeman sparkle and play out the love story with warmth and just the right amount of humour. They are ably supported by John, Jen and Brad who sit in the present day. As Brad gets slowly drunk, Jefferson-Tierney almost scene steals, playing the decline very convincingly. After We Danced is sweet and romantic but doesn't veer towards the saccharine; instead it delivers a satisfying, well-rounded tale that is uplifting and believable. The strong cast inject a sense of energy and innocence into Andy Moseley's carefully balanced script' British Theatre Guide 'A neatly structured tale with nice attention to detail that captures both the period’s feel and sensibilities, the romance has a gentle charm and youthful vivacity. A good traditional piece of theatre that is memorable' Edinburgh Guide 'The acting is of a high standard with particular credit going to Andrew Jefferson-Teirney as the bumptious, sullen son in law and Samantha Hindman as his long suffering wife. Switching between the wedding reception of two octogenarians who have found each other again and the tale of their tragic whirlwind summer romance there’s sadness and joy comedy and despair and characters you can engage with. A light romantic confection with a hopeful gleam in its eye and it achieves exactly what it sets out to do. Charming, well-acted, well written and unfussily performed. Exactly the type of play you can imagine being in the canon of am-dram companies for many years to come' TV Bomb 'As Fran and Finn, Bennett and Freeman are credibly earnest. Freeman thoroughly inhabits his character, imbuing Finn with a cocky, likable charm whilst ensuring he is always believable as a young man of the 1950s. Bennett as Fran captures the frustrations of a determined young girl constrained by both her era and her familial circumstances.' Broadway Baby 'Really enjoyed this production , highly recommend it. 5 stars' Facebook audience review. 'A thoughtful and well put together production. The dynamics between the two time periods worked very well, as did the interplay between the two sets of actors. The atmosphere and tension built nicely towards an interesting twist.' EdFringe Audience review 'What a smashing show well acted by the cast with impressive performances by the actors playing the young couple in love but equally supported by the drunken son of the bride with some lovely exchanges with the suffering wife. The set is minimal but you get a true feel of the two era's combining to tell this ultimate story of love and tragedy' EdFringe audience review |
