The Real Ones

A funny and honest love letter to platonic soulmates from the team behind Olivier Award winner The P Word. Stars Nathaniel Curtis (It’s A Sin) and Olivier nominee Nnabiko Ejimofor (For Black Boys).

“I love you. Like genuinely I love you. You’re a real one.”

Best friends Zaid and Neelam shared a dream: get away, make it as playwrights, build a future where they’re free to be themselves. Together, always.

Years later, things are far from what they expected. Zaid’s life has kinda stalled – half out the closet, living at home and still chasing the dream. While Neelam’s has taken a completely different path, as she chooses to prioritise her own happiness.

As their lives pull further apart and a mess of things left unsaid hangs between them, it becomes less and less clear if they’ll ever find a way back to each other.

Star of Russell T Davies’ powerful Channel 4 series It’s A Sin, Nathaniel Curtis plays Zaid alongside Mariam Haque (Plebs, Black Mirror) as Neelam. They are joined by Nnabiko Ejimofor (Jitney, Old Vic) and Anthony Howell (Luther).

Praise for The P Word:WINNER Olivier Award, Achievement in Affiliate Theatre★★★★★ “Tremendous. Devastating. Plays like this are rare.” Time Out★★★★ “Irresistible. Bewitches with hope, romance and heart.” Guardian

Access Adjusted PerformancesRelaxed: Sat 21 Sept 2:30pm / Thurs 10 Oct 7:30pm.Captioned: Thurs 26 Sept 7:30pm / Sat 5 Oct 2:30pmAudio Described: Sat 28 Sept 2:30pm / Thurs 3 Oct 7:30pm.

Important Information

This production contains strobe lighting, flashing lights, and loud noises including high frequency feedback sounds.

Age Restrictions

Ages 14+.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 26th October 2024.

Show times for each day are below.

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