The Man Who Left is Not the Man Who Came Home
a new play by Kevin Dyer
Presented by Farnham Maltings
‘We started it – pancakes, breakfast the next morning, wedding, holidays, lie-ins on a Sunday, two beautiful girls – and when you get back, we’ll finish it. I love you.’
Alongside Chloe’s future hopes come imminent challenges. Because being married to the military means facing deployment. Behind closed doors there’s tenderness and humour, but as the day of Ashley’s departure comes ever closer, anxiety and confrontations multiply.
‘I will not let my tears rust your suit of armour.’
The Man Who Left is Not the Man Who Came Home is the product of over a hundred one-to-one interviews with soldiers and their wives – where secrets, regrets and experiences have been shared for the first time. A story of resilience, of hope, of change – and what it’s like when the man you love is going to war and might not come back
Kevin Dyer’s new play, performed by Stephanie Greer and Sam C Wilson with Sam Trussler, a military wife, will be followed by an open conversation about the themes of the play, and the country we live in.
Age recommendation: 14+
Running time: about 90 mins, including an open conversation
On tour from 27 February to 27 March
COMPANY
Chloë Stephanie Greer
Ashley Sam C. Wilson
Wife Samantha Trussler
Writer and Director Kevin Dyer
Designer David Haworth
Composer Cpt. Ben Mason
Lighting Designer Stuart Glover
Company Stage Manager Kate Bosomworth
Sound Technician Ben Collins
Producer Laura Woodward
Theatre Administrator Emily Davis
(Image concept by Emilie Chen; illustration by Aleksandra Stanglewicz)
LATEST NEWS
04.03.2020 The show is on the road, and here’s a peek at the production photographs
25.02.2020 Ahead of the premiere on 26 February 2020, meet the company and see some photos of them in rehearsal
10.02.2020 Gain an insight into the writing process through this exclusive interview with Kevin Dyer
07.02.2020 Casting Announcement: We are delighted to announce that Stephanie Greer and Sam C Wilson will be taking on the roles of Chloe and Ashley.
TOUR SCHEDULE
| Wed | 26- Feb- 20 | FARNHAM | Farnham Maltings | 7.30pm | 01252 745444 | Tickets here | |
| Thurs | 27- Feb- 20 | HENLEY ON THAMES | The Kenton Theatre | 7.30pm | 01491 525050 | Tickets here | |
| Fri | 28- Feb- 20 | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | Old Town Hall | 8pm | 01442 228091 | Tickets here | |
| Sat | 29- Feb- 20 | LONDON | The Dugdale Centre | 7.30pm | 020 8807 6680 | Tickets here | |
| Tue | 3- Mar- 20 | WOOLWICH | The Bathway Theatre | 8pm | 020 8858 7755 | Tickets here | |
| Wed | 4- Mar- 20 | BORDON | Phoenix Arts | 7.30pm | 01420 472 664 | Tickets here | |
| Thur | 5- Mar- 20 | ALDERSHOT | West End Centre | 8pm | 01252 330040 | Tickets here | |
| Fri | 6- Mar- 20 | SHOREHAM BY SEA | Ropetackle Arts Centre | 8pm | 01273 464440 | Tickets here | |
| Sat | 7- Mar- 20 | HAVANT | Spring Arts and Heritage Centre | 7.30pm | 023 9247 2700 | Tickets here | |
| Tue | 10- Mar- 20 | WORCESTER | The Swan Theatre | 7.30pm | 01905 611427 | Tickets here | |
| Tue | 11- Mar- 20 | MAIDENHEAD | Norden Farm Centre for the Arts | 8pm | 01628 788997 | Tickets here | |
| Thur | 12- Mar- 20 | NORWICH | The Garage | 7.30pm | 01603 283382 | Tickets here | |
| Wed | 18- Mar- 20 | SOUTHAMPTON | Hanger Farm | 7.30pm | 02380 667683 | Tickets here | |
| Thur | 19- Mar- 20 | FAREHAM | Ashcroft Arts Centre | 7.30pm | 01329 223100 | Tickets here | |
| Fri | 20- Mar- 20 | BRIDPORT | The Arts Centre | 7.30pm | 01308 424 204 | Tickets here | |
| Tue | 24- Mar- 20 | PORTSMOUTH | Guildhall Studio | 8pm | 0844 847 2362 | Tickets here | |
| Thur | 26- Mar- 20 | SPALDING | South Holland Centre | 7.30pm | 01775 764777 | Tickets here | |
| Fri | 27- Mar- 20 | SOLIHULL | The Core Theatre | 7.30pm | 0121 704 6962 | Tickets here | |
