Playfight

By Julia Grogan
Directed by Emma Callander Tue 8 – Sat 26 Apr 25 70 minutes

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LGBTQ+ New Writing Theatre

Soho Theatre – Dean Street Age Recommendation: 16+ Running time: 70 minutes

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Julia Grogan’s ★★★★★ Edinburgh smash-hit transfers to Soho Theatre this Spring.

‘A blinding, sucker-punch of a play – honest, hilarious, heartfelt.‘
Phoebe Waller-Bridge

“I’ve been thinking about time. Every second. The ugly bits, the fuzzy bits. The bits so shameful you feel your knickers shimmy down your legs and bury themselves underground.”

Three friends grow up under an ancient tree. They’re filthy, brutal and full of hope. By turns hysterical and poignant, Playfight is a ‘stunningly accomplished’ (★★★★★ Observer) and searing probe of their inner lives as they hunt for love. Proper, ugly love. As their roots sink deeper, the branches stretch higher… so they decide to climb.

An Edinburgh Festival smash hit, Playfight is a ‘marvellous jewel of a play’ (★★★★★ Times) that shines a vivid light on adolescent desire in a landscape of rising sexual violence.

Post show talk: Sat 26th April (after the matinee)

Reviews

'A marvellous jewel of a play... an extraordinary thrill.'

Times

'Stunningly accomplished... a knockout for the Rounda-bout.'

Observer

'A whirlwind of chaotic youthful energy.'

EdFest Mag

'Played with a punk-rock pace and these three performances are as indelible as teenage dreams.'

Guardian

'The cast is terrific... a compelling watch.'

WhatsOnStage

'Frank and funny.'

Stage

'Edgy, vulnerable and, at times, ruthless, ‘Playfight’ will re-play in your head long after you wave the cast good-bye.'

Time Out

'Vital... this evocative piece is a powerful reminder of the necessity of female friendship.'

Fest

"Stunning"

All That Dazzles

"Incredible acting and a fiery pace"

Time Out

"Essential viewing"

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Cast & Creatives

Nina Cassells

Cast

Sophie Cox

Cast

Lucy Mangan

Cast

Julia Grogan

Writer

Emma Callander

Director

Hazel Low

Designer

Roly Botha

Sound Designer & Composer

Kate Bonney

Lighting Designer

Aline David

Movement Director & Choreographer

Iona Hicks

Stage Manager

Grace Dickson

Producer

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