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Beginning at Leamington's Loft Theatre

  • Writer: ann-evans
    ann-evans
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Cheryl Laverick as Laura and Chris Gilbey-Smith as Danny. Photo Richard Smith Photography.
Cheryl Laverick as Laura and Chris Gilbey-Smith as Danny. Photo Richard Smith Photography.

Beginning, at the Loft Theatre, Leamington Spa from Wednesday 24 September until Saturday 4 October. Written by David Eldridge, Directed by Viki Betts.

Preview

 

David Eldridge’s play Beginning is the first of a trilogy of plays (alongside Middle and End) looking at love and relationships.


A sharp and astute two-hander that takes an intimate look at the first fragile moments of risking your heart and taking a chance. It movingly reminds us that even in the age of social media and internet dating sites, forging a connection with other people remains as problematic as ever.


Directed by Viki Betts, Beginning unfolds in the quiet aftermath of a house-warming party. Laura and Danny, two strangers, find themselves alone in a flat littered with empty bottles and emotional baggage. What begins as small talk soon deepens into a heartfelt exchange, as both characters navigate vulnerability, loneliness, and the fragile hope of something more.


Beginning: Laura and Danny at The Loft. Photo Richard Smith Photography.
Beginning: Laura and Danny at The Loft. Photo Richard Smith Photography.

Viki says of the play: “From the moment I picked up David Eldridge’s script, I was fascinated by it. Beginning is an incredibly natural piece, and the play unfolds within the same timeframe as the audience watches. This makes for a very intimate and intense experience. It is funny and relatable and, at many points, incredibly awkward.”

Originally premiered at the National Theatre in 2017 and later transferred to the West End, Beginning is the first in Eldridge’s trilogy exploring the stages of love and relationships. 


Tickets are available now via The Loft Theatre’s box office. For more information and booking details, visit www.lofttheatrecompany.com, by emailing boxoffice@lofttheatrecompany.com, or by calling 01926 830 680 (answer phone service).


To take advantage of the Loft’s free ticket offer for theatregoers aged 16-25, either book in advance by emailing boxoffice@lofttheatrecompany.com, or obtain your tickets at the Box Office on the night (please bring proof of age)


 

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