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Hello Darkness My Old Friend

Short Play, Drama  /  1w, 1m, 1boy(s)

Sue Wilding

Sarah and Phil had recently separated when their son, Joe, was killed while playing football alone in a playground. Now Phil visits the same playground every day and sits on a bench, waiting for Joe to appear so he can talk to him.

Hello Darkness My Old Friend

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m, 1boy(s)
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner: best actor award, and the adjudicator's award at the Saltburn Drama Festival in 2013.

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Summary
Sarah and Phil had recently separated when their son, Joe, was killed while playing football alone in a playground. Now Phil visits the same playground every day and sits on a bench, waiting for Joe to appear so he can talk to him. On this occasion Sarah joins Phil, concerned that he is struggling to cope with his grief. Through the initial pain and recriminations they begin to find ways to forgive each other, and discover comfort in their shared memories of Joe. A very poignant short play, ideal for festivals, from the author of Flash, Bam, Alakazam.
History
First performed at Sedgefield Drama Festival in 2009.
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Performing Groups

Joe is aged 13 - 15

  • Duration 30 minutes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Sue Wilding

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