Ordinary Dreams at Trafalgar Studios with James Lance & Adrian Bower from 12 May 2009

Ordinary Dreams at Trafalgar Studios with James Lance & Adrian Bower from 12 May 2009

Ordinary Dreams - or: How to Survive a Meltdown with Flair, by Marcus Markou, will open at the Trafalgar Studios 2 Theatre on 14 May 2009, following previews from 12 May - running to 6 June 2009.

Directed by Adam Barnard, the play features former Ch 4 "Teachers" co-stars James Lance (Miles) , Adrian Bower (Dan) .

James Lance's London stage credits include Pirondello's "Henry IV" (Donmar), "Christmas and A Place At The Table" (Bush). Adrian Bower's London stage credits includes "Hedda Gabbler" (Gate), "Elling" (Trafalgar Studios).

A dark comedy for our times - a story of middle class anxiety, electric wheelchairs and salvation. Penny and Miles are awaiting the imminent birth of their first child from completely different perspectives. Whilst recovering alcoholic Penny is the epitome of calm anticipation and deep breathing, her partner Miles is gradually retreating into a quagmire of fear and neurosis about the baby's future. Armed only with a candlestick and a bold imagination he spends his days saving the world by creating a utopian fantasy for his son and everyone else to live in. As Miles starts to surround himself with a bizarre armoury of cast-offs from Ebay, Penny's ex-alcoholic, ex-boyfriend, Dan, and his new-age karma-embracing girlfriend, Layla, are also on hand to offer their own unique blend of advice.