Details

This play with music and movement, imagined for the stage by Jonathan Watkins, celebrates what it means to be alive. At 24 Matt's world collapsed under the weight of depression. This is the true story of his journey out of crisis; a profoundly uplifting exploration of living and loving better. The first theatrical adaptation of Matt Haig's frank and funny bestseller. World Premiere

Cast/Performers

Phil Cheadle (Older Matt), Chris Donnelly (Dad), Janet Etuk (Andrea), Mike Noble (Younger Man), Dilek Rose (Dawn / Jenny / Rose), Connie Walker (Mum)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Matt Haig
Producer(s): English Touring Theatre, Sheffield Theatres
Adapted by: Jonathan Watkins
Author: April de Angelis
Director(s): Jonathan Watkins, Lucy Casson (casting director)
Design: Simon Daw
Lighting: Jessica Hung Han Yun
Music: Alex Baranowski
Sound: Nick Greenhill