Following previous runs in London in February 2023 and 2023’s Edinburgh Fringe, Can’t Wait To Leave will be touring venues in England and Wales between August and November 2024. Returning in the lead role of Ryan will be Zach Hawkins (Chippy, I Am Kevin), with Zoey Boyd (Loop, Bodas de Sangre) and Joe Idris-Roberts (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Pinocchio) in supporting voice roles.
This will be the first venture from newly-formed theatre company 1912 Productions.
Taking place entirely inside a hospital waiting room, Can’t Wait To Leave is told by Ryan - bruised, bisexual, and entirely alone. Finding the provided incident form inadequate to explain the reason for his visit, Ryan instead begins to reflect on the course his life has taken over the last six months after the sudden departure of the older brother he always hero-worshipped. Fierce, razor-sharp, and uncompromisingly honest, this revolutionary solo show explores themes of displacement, substance abuse, and sexual identity.
Can't Wait To Leave had its world premiere in February 2023 and received overwhelmingly strong reviews, with praise directed at the play's humour, staging, and deft handling of challenging topics. Further acclaim came during its run at the Edinburgh Fringe, with the show being nominated for an OffFest award as well as being a finalist for three DarkChat awards (Best Actor, Best Play, Best Solo Show).
Full Tour ScheduleBRISTOL
Alma Theatre
August 30th/31st
BRIGHTON
Actors’ Studio Theatre
September 27th/28th
HELSTON
Old Chapel
October 12th
WINCHESTER
Nutshell Arts Centre
September 12th/13th
LIVERPOOL
Studio Below
October 3rd-5th
MANCHESTER
53Two
October 23rd-25th
BIRMINGHAM
Old Joint Stock
September 18th/19th
PENZANCE
Acorn Theatre
October 9th
NEWPORT
The Place
October 26th
BRADFORD
Bradford Playhouse
September 21st
ST AUSTELL
St Austell Arts Centre
October 10th/11th
LONDON
Jack Studio Theatre
Nov 5th-9th
"Crafted and articulated so well... spot-on with realism" LondonTheatre1 *****
"A great debut [and] a fabulous narrative... Can't Wait To Leave is tender, enthralling, energetic, shocking" Bookmarks and Stages *****
“A highly accomplished monologue… [and] there’s plenty to laugh at.” The Quintessential Review ****
"Hawkins gives his all to this performance and barely misses a beat... This is a show that has been written, directed and acted with a high level of understanding and care" Broadway Baby ****
"An intelligent performance [with] excellent presence and energy which doesn’t let up... it’s an impressive portrayal of somebody who knows they want to leave, but doesn’t know where they want to go." Theatre & Tonic ****
Assisted performances: Check individual venue websites for information and booking details
Age Recommendation: 16+
This production contains strong language, adult themes, and references to intoxication, violence, and sexual abuse
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