One Breath Before the End

8pm Wednesday to Saturday

"It's always been the end."

The sky's on fire and everything's falling apart.

Out of options, inseparable trio Ash, Oliver, and Kieron have retreated to their old childhood hangout to figure out what the plan is – or whether there's even one at all. That’s until Phoebe turns up. Wanting to talk. Wanting connection. Wanting forgiveness.

As the hours tick down, old grudges are unearthed and tempers flare as the group struggle to come to terms with the decade-long fallout of an event that drove them apart. If all you had was one night, do you think you could make things right again?

The second play from Stephen Leach (Can't Wait To Leave) and directed by Mimi Collins (Water Party, Snakeskin Suit, Orange Flower Water), One Breath Before The End is a moving, acutely intimate piece exploring how far the bonds of friendship can be tested in the face of disaster.

“A gripping piece of new writing brimming with dramatic instinct and creative clarity… [Leach is] a writer to watch.” Everything Theatre on One Breath Before the End

About the Company
1912 Productions was formed in 2024 and produces vibrant original new writing. The company’s debut show, Can’t Wait To Leave, toured the UK in 2024 after a sellout Edinburgh run and a critically acclaimed run at the Alma in 2024.

All tickets include a £1 admin charge

Approx running time 1 hour (no interval)

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