Bucket List

Theatre (dark comedy, new writing)

  • theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall - Theatre 3
  • 11:05
  • Aug 24
  • 45 minutes
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Show Don't Tell Productions
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

Ghosts have the most appalling quality of life. Luke and Jess meet at a party: several dates, an entire relationship and a bad breakup later, he reappears in her life to announce that he’s dead. As their story is played out back and forth in time, Luke and Jess must decide whether they want to carry on being in each other’s lives – or afterlives. A tender, darkly funny play about being young and stupid, and older and wiser, and feeling like you're running out of time before you've even begun.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Information not supplied
  • Wheelchair access type: Level Access

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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Amy Macleod 89 days ago

Bucket List was excellent. I found both characters very relatable and was quickly invested in their relationship. The jumps between past and present were cleverly done with sound bites of songs or ambient noise to set the scene whilst the stage set up was changed. Brilliant writing and wonderful performance by the actors in this lovely play exploring grief, relationships and the time we have. I was moved to tears at the end.

Jeffrey P 91 days ago

This is brilliant writing sensitively performed. Would highly recommend.

Matt Chambers 92 days ago

A very sweet and thoughtful play which I enjoyed very much. Well written with an interesting story line which took you on a journey of emotions. Only 2 cast members and they both gave excellent performances. I really liked the use of sound bites in between scenes and I thought it was cleverly done. I didn’t know anything about the play before I saw it but I’m glad I did !

Tom S 93 days ago

Not the best but not the worst. Needed more energy and less scenes, as was difficult to connect with the characters. But was a nice story, performed well, and I was left entertained

Rebecca Griffiths 93 days ago

Loved this show, moving, witty and utterly charming. Best thing I’ve seen at the fringe!

Olivia Whitfield 93 days ago

A charming, witty and at times poignant piece of drama, performed by two very talented young actors. A must see!

Jackie 95 days ago

Beautifully written and staged

Such a simple but most emotional show

Go and watch

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

James Pitt 100 days ago

Fantastic play. Actors were brilliant and really good story. Loved it ❤️

Deborah 100 days ago

A 2 handed play which was well written and beautifully acted. Well worth a visit

Richard Mellish 100 days ago

Good. The frequent jumps between when he's dead and when he was alive could have been very confusing but they somehow managed to keep then and now clear.


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EdinburghGuide.com (3/5 stars) 93 days ago

This is a sharply written dark comedy, warmly engaging and well performed to create credible characters.

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Edinburgh Reviews (4/5 stars) 95 days ago

Bucket List is a captivating and emotionally resonant play that cleverly intertwines a breakup drama with the presence of a ghost, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

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Theatre and Art Reviews 97 days ago

As an audience, you become invested in their life and love for one another.

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