“A comedic tour-de-force, this production showcased a script of scintillating wit, so flawlessly constructed that even our most assiduous scrutiny failed to unearth a single imperfection.” – London Fringe Reviews
Nell Tiger Free, Kedar Williams-Stirling, Adeyinka Akinrinade and Keelan Kember star in Thanks for Having Me.
Cashel is 30 and a neurotic overthinker. Fresh from a breakup, he moves in with his best friend, Honey—a lifelong bachelor who only has a thought every few days. Can these mismatched roommates survive together?
Thanks for Having Me is a sharp, comedic take on modern romance and heartbreak at the tail end of your twenties. Who is really seducing whom? Playwright and performer Keelan Kember’s previous play, February Face, enjoyed a sell-out run at the Old Red Lion, was nominated for a Standing Ovation Award for New Writing, and was later optioned as a TV pilot by a production company. The play went on to transfer to the Main House at King’s Head Theatre, receiving high critical acclaim before its subsequent transfer to Riverside Studios.
Performance & Ticket Information:
Previews: 7th/8th April
Press Night: 9th April
Relaxed Performance: 15th April
This will accommodate individuals with sensory sensitivities, autism or other conditions where the usual rules will not apply (talking/movement) during the show. Removal of latecomer/readmission restrictions.
CAST
Honey - Kedar Williams-Stirling
Cashel - Keelan Kember
Eloise - Nell Tiger Free
Maya - Adeyinka Akinrinade
CREATIVES
Company Stage Manager - Elena Veris Reynolds
Sound and Lighting Designer - Matt Karmios
Director - Monica Cox
Producer - Kit Bromovsky
Set Designer - Ellie Wintour
Press & Audience Reactions:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ London Fringe Theatre
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ½ from the Stalls
⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Rated Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Broadway World
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Curtain Call Critiques
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything Theatre
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Squirrp
“A flawless, hilarious and sophisticated comedy play.” - London Fringe Reviews
“An engaging story with compelling stories.. with a lot of good humour” - A Youngish Perspective
"Quick-witted, charming, and thoroughly entertaining.” - Squirrp
“When truly great comedy is rare, Thanks for Having Me stands out as a sheer delight. It rekindles your love for theatre.” - Squirrp
“Gentle, warm, and dripping with wit.” - Adventures in Theatreland
“Brimming with humour, it promises exciting things for this young writer/performer.” - Reviews Hub