What the F*ck Happened to Love and Hope?

Theatre (new writing)

Venue 39
theSpace on the Mile - Space 2
10:00
Aug 24
55 minutes
Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
Group: wtfhappenedto
Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Strobe lighting, Strong language/swearing

Accessibility:

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Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

Teenager Nina and best friend Faye are tangled in the terrifying culture of spiking and assault in this powerful new work written by an 18-year-old. Nina is cheeky and bubbly, until a night out takes a horrific turn, leaving her to navigate the devastating aftermath. Confident, outspoken, Faye's okay. Definitely. When Harry from school removes the condom midway through sex without her consent, she struggles for the first time to pretend she's fine. Playing Nina is Olivia McGeachy (also writer) and playing Faye is Heidi Steel (star of Summerhall's The Fish Bowl).

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Accessible entry: If not taking the lift it is 14 steps into the space.

Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift

Stairs: 11- 20

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Heather W 121 days ago

Very powerful and thought provoking. Engaging from start to finish, with relatable, everyday teenage life and the shocking events and consequences of that one night. Not afraid to tackle this harrowing subject. Very well acted and directed. I look forward to their next production. 5 stars

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Ben Cartwright 122 days ago

Such an incredibly hard-hitting and important piece. It's delivered in a way that's current and relatable for the audience, and I felt myself really feeling for the characters. Olivia McGeachy and Heidi Steel have an infectious onstage chemistry and absolutely shatter your hearts with their emotion and believability. Direction from Staci Shaw and Laura Gentile really uplifts the faultless script. A 5* show that everyone NEEDS to see.

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Z M 122 days ago

Such a powerful show handled with professionalism from two captivating young actors. Kept me engaged through funny moments and hard hitting ones. Very emotional and powerful piece! Would recommend particularly to any young writers who want to tackle important and heavy topics.

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Elliot Stirling 122 days ago

Wonderfully acted and a very painful subject matter. Excited to see more from all involved.

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DARREN HUNSLEY 124 days ago

Brave, clever, beautiful, and witty writing + Superb performances and direction = A SHOW YOU SHOULD SEE!.

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Katy Nixon 124 days ago

I loved this play, hardhitting subject matter performed amazingly by two excellent actors. The story captured teenage friendship, the sexual awakening of young women and then the brutal reality women face in a funny ,

heartbreaking, moving way. I left the venue wanting to see all of my female friends to tell them how much I love them.

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All Edinburgh Theatre (4/5 stars) 117 days ago

This is simply a very good piece of writing

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All Edinburgh Theatre (4/5 stars) 118 days ago

What The F*ck Happened to Love and Hope? from wtfhappenedto at theSpace on the Mile for the Fringe’s last week, is raw in its emotional content. However, there is nothing undercooked about its writing, acting or directing.

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