Present
DISTANCE
By Alex McSweeney, Directed by Simon Pittman
Park Theatre London, 5th – 29th September 2018
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Nominated for three Off West End Awards including Best Director
Off West End Award Nominations: Best Director: Simon Pittman, Best Stage Design: Bethany Wells and Best Actor in A Supporting Role (Male): Abdul Salis
Press:
**** ‘Emotionally compelling… Pittman’s direction fuses elements of physical theatre and punchy realism to devastating effect. Humour erupts at precisely the right moment’ The Stage
**** ‘Brilliant staging… a constantly shifting landscape that reflects the turbulence of the protagonist’s mind. Distance tackles a serious issue with a grace, poise, boldness and fierce intelligence that means it lives long in the memory’ The Upcoming
**** ‘Utterly brilliant… In ninety minutes with no interval, it creates an utterly compelling and gripping slice of life. It’s a nuanced social and psychological exploration of the issue….’ London Theatre1
**** ‘Exceptional… a harrowing and compelling story about one man’s descent into depression and beyond. It’s visceral, powerfully told and superbly played’ Stage Review