Details

This play with music and movement, imagined for the stage by Jonathan Watkins, celebrates what it means to be alive. At 24 Matt's world collapsed under the weight of depression. This is the true story of his journey out of crisis; a profoundly uplifting exploration of living and loving better. The first theatrical adaptation of Matt Haig's frank and funny bestseller. World Premiere

Cast/Performers

Phil Cheadle (Older Matt), Chris Donnelly (Dad), Janet Etuk (Andrea), Mike Noble (Younger Man), Dilek Rose (Dawn / Jenny / Rose), Connie Walker (Mum)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Matt Haig
Producer(s): English Touring Theatre, Sheffield Theatres
Adapted by: Jonathan Watkins
Author: April de Angelis
Director(s): Jonathan Watkins, Lucy Casson (casting director)
Design: Simon Daw
Lighting: Jessica Hung Han Yun
Music: Alex Baranowski
Sound: Nick Greenhill

Reasons to Stay Alive

Reasons to Stay Alive (Play) production archive for QTIX code T976136978. Details of all Reasons to Stay Alive archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0454350091

Archive Listings

12 Nov 19 to 16 Nov 19	Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse) Leeds, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive
5 Nov 19 to 9 Nov 19	Theatre Royal York, North Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive
29 Oct 19 to 2 Nov 19	Home Theatre Manchester, Greater Manchester Performance Details => Venue archive
15 Oct 19 to 19 Oct 19	Northern Stage Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive
8 Oct 19 to 12 Oct 19	Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive
1 Oct 19 to 5 Oct 19	Bristol Old Vic Bristol, City of Bristol Performance Details => Venue archive
13 Sep 19 to 28 Sep 19	Sheffield Theatres Sheffield, South Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive

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