Fragmented, funny and resolutely unflinching.
Father. Boyfriend. Teacher. Stranger. Friend. Boss. Son.
In Abbi Greenland’s sharp, fragmented play, we look at what happens to one woman’s mind through the fourteen conversations with the men in her life – from the school yard right through to the empty nest. She doesn’t want to be shaped by men. But is it possible to avoid it?
This World Premiere is a funny and timely perspective on relationships between men and women in all their hope, peril and complexity. Come and experience it in The Studio, an intimate stage where courage is celebrated, careers are launched and the future of theatre is premiered.
Contains: A kaleidoscope of encounters, a few home truths and a grown woman who doesn’t know how to dance unless someone is watching.
Written by Abbi Greenland. Theatre-maker, playwright and performer, and co-founder of the award-winning feminist theatre company RashDash.
Directed by Sam Pritchard. Award-winning theatre director working across the UK and internationally.
Produced by The Royal Exchange Theatre Company. An exchange of artistry, creativity and captivating connections.
Performed in The Studio. Our intimate stage for discovering new work, emerging playwrights and world premieres alike.
Talking to Boys was shortlisted for the 2025 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting.
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