One Last Waltz
by Black Coffee Theatretheatre
Based on real life events and experiences, this funny and touching new play explores the difficulties in coming to terms with Alzheimer's.
about the production
Written by acclaimed writer and director Luke Adamson this moving three hander toured nationally to great reviews in 2015 and we're looking to remount the show for 2017. We work alongside The Alzheimer's society to provide post show discussions about the issues and themes from the play. "Alice is becoming more and more forgetful. A long forgotten photograph stirs a memory and lures her back to the Crown Hotel in Blackpool, hoping for a chance to dance in the tower ballroom one last time, but Blackpool isn't how Alice remembers and she finds herself getting lost in the past."
about the artist
Black Coffee Theatre are proud to present this new chamber musical created by Black Coffee Theatre's Luke Adamson with a brand new score from Dan Bottomley. Created specifically for The Hope Theatre in London this three hander premieres this October.
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stage dimensions
width: 5 metres
height: 5 metres
depth: 5 metres
Sound system with mini jack cable for sound cues.
Simple lighting rig.
3 x onstage lighting channels.
Those who may have had experience of Alzheimer's disease, those who may have in the future. 13+ due to some of the themes.
This fear of admitting the truth is picked up wonderfully in this powerful one act play. Writer/Director Luke Adamson has based the tale of Alice, Mandy and Georgette on real life events and experiences and it shows. All three actors delivered their respective roles beautifully. I was definitely not on my own in shedding a tear over this powerful and emotional production.
In partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society, Black Coffee Theatre has produced an original work to confront the startling realities of dealing with Alzheimer’s, and under playwright and director Luke Adamson, the outcome is effortless and straightforward. The three characters work well and don’t seem bothered at all by the proximity of the audience. Their energy and fragility come across as sharp as a glass about to break. We can hear them breathing, we can feel their pain. Go to see it and spread the word.
One Last Waltz in terms of structure is simply told, but what it does, it does do well. A play about three women – not an ingénue among them – is a rare thing, but what really sells the play is the emotional resonance with the characters. Flawed, but totally relatable, and insights into the emotional cost of a cruel disease that robs one's identity. Luke Adamson who wrote and directed the play shows a deft hand at keeping events relatable and grounded. Based on real experiences, the play feels truthful without veering into melodrama.
We are unable to offer Signed, Captioned or Audio Described performances unfortunately. We are willing to do these if the venue can provide them.
Post show Q&A with the cast, creative team and the Alzheimer's society after every show.
Ideally a box office split (50/50) with a £600 guarantee for us (per night). Totally negotiable.
