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BEFORE 30

Written by Tom Hartwell 
 
Directed by Phil Croft
 
Performed by Tom Hartwell

Produced by Tom Hartwell

AT 30, EVERY INNOCENT FLIRTATION BECOMES A PROSPECT FOR A SHARED MORTGAGE APPLICATION.

Homeowner, parent, Deliveroo driver, where should we be at 30?

 

Before 30 explores the reality and generation gap of life’s milestones. With the average first-time buyer not on the property ladder until 35 and the growing trend in the temporary lifestyle of the gig economy, the prospect of ‘adulting’ has never been

less desirable.

 

We follow Chris, an aspiring chef - making ends meet between job applications by delivering food to people who can’t be bothered to cook.

 

His past struggles with

depression and anxiety resurface when faced with the prospect of facing thirty, constantly comparing himself to his accomplished Grandfather, who seemingly achieved everything so easily. 

WEST END WILMA

UPPER CIRCLE

LONDON THEATRE 1

MIND THE BLOG

Before 30 was first performed at Theatre N16 in London, 2018 

Before 30 was also performed at The Solo Festival in New York and Underbelly at The Edinburgh Fringe, 2019.

★★★★★
 

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