‘He can’t call you both Dad. One of you should be Dad and the other one Daddy, surely?’
Daniel and Oliver are about to have their first baby. With their best friend, Priya, acting as surrogate, they’ve turned the study into a nursery and the bottles are sterilised. All that’s missing is the bundle of joy they’ve been pining for.
But when Daniel’s chaotic mother gatecrashes the baby shower with a few home truths, the cracks in Daniel and Oliver’s relationship begin to show. Are they as ready for this as they think they are? And more importantly, is Priya?
Everyone knows you can choose your friends. Chris Thompson’s gripping new comedy takes us to the heart of what happens when we choose our family too.
Casting has been announced for two upcoming productions at the Bush Theatre: Ramona Tells Jim and Of Kith and Kin. Ramona Tells Jim is a new play written by actress Sophie Wu, known for her roles in the movie Kick-Ass and TV series Fresh Meat. Directed by Mel Hillyard, the play tells the story of Ramona, a 15-year-old on a Geography trip to Scotland where she meets Jim. The play is about how their meeting changed the rest of their lives.
The new autumn/winter season at the Bush Theatre has been announced by artistic director Madani Younis. The Bush reopened in March following a major £4.3million redevelopment which saw the opening of a new studio space.