london edinburgh and BIRMINGHAM 2015

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. ***** 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
TRUE LOVE LASTS FOREVER
Fran and Finn are young and in love in the summer of 1952.
He has just completed his national service, and is spending the summer on the coast, putting off the day when he'll have to get a proper job, and dreaming of a world where he never will.
She is living with an overly protective father, also dreaming of an escape to a better future, worrying that it will never happen, and scared that this will be the only life she ever knows.
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 more than half a century before they meet again.
All those years later, they are still in love, so what happened to keep them apart?
A love story inspired by real events. See pictures from the show here
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
TRUE LOVE LASTS FOREVER
Fran and Finn are young and in love in the summer of 1952.
He has just completed his national service, and is spending the summer on the coast, putting off the day when he'll have to get a proper job, and dreaming of a world where he never will.
She is living with an overly protective father, also dreaming of an escape to a better future, worrying that it will never happen, and scared that this will be the only life she ever knows.
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 more than half a century before they meet again.
All those years later, they are still in love, so what happened to keep them apart?
A love story inspired by real events. See pictures from the show here
Your Partners for the Dance:
Fran: Rosie Bennett Finn: Samuel Freeman John: Andy Moseley Jen: Samantha Hindman Brad: Andrew Jefferson-Tierney Writer: Andy Moseley Sound and Light: Emma Burton 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 '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 '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 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 |
Show times: After sell out London previews in Surbiton and Fulham, and a two week run to packed houses at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, After We Danced came to The Old Joint Stock Theatre, Birmingham in October 2015. More dates for 2016 will be announced soon. '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 '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 |
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