I Think We Are Alone

Highlights

  • Watch this bittersweet play about a disorganised group of Londoners looking for a connection, directed by Kathy Burke.

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Frantic Assembly with I Think We Are Alone

Six characters dominant the stage in a box in the Frantic Assembly’s play I Think We Are Alone. The company celebrates its 25th anniversary with the play written by Sally Abbott. In this bittersweet play, a disorganised group of Londoners looking for a connection. A student, a cab driver and a hospice worker deliver heart-baring monologues. Instead of finding an appropriate conversation to do with each other, the characters communicate with us.

Two sisters defeating trauma, a mother and son giving space to each other and a one-night stand that silently slaps a laughing room are of the moments that shine. This play is a funny and sad take on the pain that we feel when we want to hear similar voices again, the arms we want to feel and faces we want to see again. The drama is about letting go of some memories and preserving the things that we love the most.

Cast and team of the show

Kathy Burke and Scott Graham direct I Think We Are Alone. The performance stars Andrew Turner, Chizzy Akudolu, Polly Frame, Charlotte Bate, Simone Saunders and Caleb Roberts. The show runs from 25 February 2020 to 21 March 2020 in Theatre Royal Stratford East.

I Think We Are Alone
I Think We Are Alone

Main highlights of the play

Six individuals scoot around each other by pushing heavy boxes and creating shadows and silhouettes. What becoming interesting to watch is that the boxes divide and crowd, working like commas between the dialogues. The boxes glow with electric fizzles and neon bars while a glassy backdrop lights up.

In one scene, a box tilts diagonally, and the cabbie holds onto it with his feet up in the ground, floating the mid-air. This is one of the main highlights of the play where you will realise that the Frantic Assembly is known for movements. In some parts of the play, most of the work is done by the boxes.

Burke deals with death smartly and showcases how the characters’ lives begin to intertwine, getting rid of each other’s haunting memories. The drama deals with a strong desire for connection. I Think We Are Alone consists of a series of stories that unfolds human’s emotions to yearn for love and care. It has a tale of two sisters, sharing a bitter and estranged connection, yet need each other to face life. Josie, on the other hand, is in a conflict and does not know whether she should hold onto her son or let him go to live his dreams. Graham is filled with negativity and dark thoughts which changes when an individual returns him a favour of kindness.

Set in the 21st century, the theme is extremely relevant to modern problems. Chizzy Akudolu and Andre Turner brilliantly portrayed the role of Josie and Graham, respectively, reaching out to the audiences. So, reserve a seat in the Theatre Royal Stratford East and watch this drama where stars perform caged inside boxes.

Additional

  • Performance Information

    Leading Roles
    Chizzy Akudolu
    Charlotte Bate
    Polly Frame
    Caleb Roberts

    Written By
    Sally Abbott

    Directed By
    Kathy Burke

    Additional Info
    The performance contains content that some viewers may find disturbing

  • Performance Times

    Monday to Friday: 7:30 PM
    Saturday: 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM

    19th March: 2:30 PM
    Sunday: No Show
    27th February: No Show

  • Getting your tickets

    You will receive your tickets via email shortly after booking. Please display them on your mobile device along with valid photo ID.

  • Theatre Information

    The theatre has a seating capacity of 460. It has an in-house bar, is wheelchair accessible, and provides BSL Interpreted Performances, captioning and live subtitling.

  • Cancellation Policy

    Tickets cannot be cancelled, amended or rescheduled.