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The Old 5:2

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After a summer that saw economist Bill retreat to Connecticut to stop his son dealing drugs, he is back in London and eager to catch up with bohemian Bella.

by Marcy Kahan

Directed by Sally Avens

Award winning comedy about two old flatmates, Bill and Bella, who meet once a month for lunch and talk about everything except how much they love each other. After a Summer which saw economist Bill retreat to Connecticut to stop his son dealing drugs he is back in London and eager to catch up with Bohemian Bella.

Stephen Mangan can currently be seen at The National Theatre in 'Rules For Living' and is about to be in Season 4 of Episodes.
Claire Skinner is best known for 'Outnumbered' she can currently be seen at The Tricycle in 'The Father' with Ken Cranham and has recently appeared on our TV's in 'Critical' and 'Inside Number 9'.

Marcy Kahan is a British playwright and radio dramatist, who is half-Canadian and half-American. She is a prolific author of urbane comedies for the 大象传媒 including Incredibly Guilty and Twenty Cigarettes.

15 minutes

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Mon 11 May 2015 19:45

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Bill Stephen Mangan
Bella Claire Skinner
Director Sally Avens
Writer Marcy Kahan

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  • Mon 11 May 2015 10:45
  • Mon 11 May 2015 19:45

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