Frances is a neuroscientist on the brink of a breakthrough; she has found a way to help brains heal themselves. Along with her research partner, Grace, she has the opportunity to get a multi-million pound grant, taking their treatment to stroke victims and transforming lives. At this moment an old friend asks for her help.
Harry is a retired rugby player whose career has left his brain with severe damage. His personality is changing, he has been violent towards his family, and all other doctors have failed to help him. He comes to Frances as his last hope and she is faced with a terrible decision: leave one man to suffer alone, or risk her research, career, and the treatment she and Grace have pioneered to give Harry a chance of salvation.
POH production in association with Theatre Lab Company present this new, one-act tragedy by George Almond. With brain injury a major issue in sport and advances in biotech creating dilemmas for medics and patients alike, the play crackles with relevance, intelligence, wit, and tragedy - asking questions of us all.
"A gritty yet witty drama with a cutting edge, ethical dilemma at its heart. Whip smart, tough writing - George Almond is a brave, new talent worth watching.” - Adrian Scarborough
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Cast and CreativesDirector - Tobias Deacon (Peter Pan starring Kenneth Branagh and Olivia Coleman for Great Ormond Street Hospital)
Frances - Annabelle Brown (The Mousetrap - St Martin’s Theatre)
Grace - Charlie Cameron (Ocean at the End of the Lane - National Theatre/Duke of York’s)
Harry - Laurence Ubong Williams (The Motive and the Cue - National Theatre/Noël Coward Theatre)
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