About the Show

The world premiere of Benedict Lombe's tribute to the enduring memory and love.

After she leaves & he stays, tragedy brings Des and Dre back into one another’s lives. Carrying old scars & new secrets, they find themselves caught between memory and reality.

Tosin Cole ('Doctor Who') stars in the world premiere of this new romance. Bush Theatre Artistic Director, Lynette Linton ('August in England', 'Clyde’s') directs this production which is recommended for ages 14+.

Critic Reviews (9)

"This is a fresh and delightful romantic drama, beautifully written and acted"
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"Directed by Lynette Linton, the pace at first feels meditative"
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"Told in a deliberately freeform style that allows past and present to shift seamlessly"
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"""Lombe is a beautiful, nuanced & soulful writer & this is a romance overflowing w/ heart."""
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"""play about love and memory is exquisitely written and beautifully acted"""
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"""Lombe delivers a tender, cosmic and cleverly unpredictable love story"""
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"A play about belonging with someone rather than somewhere."
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"Lombe’s touching, emotionally...love story is itself easy to fall in love with."
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Trailer

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