Strategic Love Play 

By Miriam Battye

Presented by Drama Mavericks

Directed by David Lester

Winner – Edinburgh Fringe First Award 2023

A brutally funny anti-romcom about modern dating and the quiet desperation behind it. 

She’s done pretending. He’s trying his best. Two strangers meet for a first date and decide to cut to the chase — no filters, no small talk, no games. But as the night unfolds, honesty becomes its own performance, and the question is no longer can you find love? — but what does it cost to keep trying? 

Strategic Love Play slices into the mess of desire, loneliness and late-capitalist dating fatigue with wit, precision, and a sting that lingers long after the last line.

This is a Drama Mavericks C.I.C. production licensed by Nick Hern Books (Battye

Information

Start time: 7:30pm

Age guidance: 16+ (strong language, sexual references, adult themes)

Seating is unreserved

There is a fully stocked bar at the venue serving drinks and snacks.

Additional Access

All performances have unreserved seating. Please note that there is a flight of stairs to get into the auditorium. If you require the front accessible row or step-free access, please book Accessible tickets.

Tickets

Full Price - £12.00

Students - £8.00