Ten Lessons in Love

Synopsis

An eclectic mix of writers explores one of the most important human emotions. Ten short plays; encompassing romance, heartbreak and some adult themes; each one is a very different perspective on love.

David uses 'the machine' to revisit his old memories - he wants to pinpoint the exact moment he fell in love. But when it malfunctions, it catapults us into the stories of a variety of people, all of whom are attempting to make sense of love.

Lesson 1: You never know when you're going to fall in love
By Nick Warburton
David ... Sean Baker
Young David ... Nyasha Hatendi
Young Eleanor ... Alex Tregear

Lesson 2: More often than not, your dream date will be a nightmare
By Bola Agbaje
Laide ... Zawe Ashton
Femi ... Femi Oyeniran

Lesson 3: Beware of skeletons in the closet
Written and performed by Josie Long

Lesson 4: Remain interested; don't yawn at least
By Tim Key
Derek Monet ... Tim Key
Marie ... Alex Tregear
Waiter ... Stuart McLoughlin

Lesson 5: When your heart freezes it's time to leave the building
By Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Jeanie ... Sally Orrock
Ken ... Daniel Rabin

Lesson 6: Love is fickle
Written and performed by Josie Long

Lesson 7: Being alone doesn't have to mean being lonely
By Nick Payne
Jim ... Stuart McLoughlin
Sarah ... Alex Tregear

Lesson 8: Love's worth fighting for
The real-life story of Dane and Lenka
Produced by Rich Ward

Lesson 9: Love can't be pinned down
Written and performed by Josie Long

Lesson 10: Ignore all previous lessons
David ... Sean Baker
Eleanor ... Jane Whittenshaw
Young David ... Nyasha Hatendi
Young Eleanor ... Alex Tregear
Clive ... Stuart Mcloughlin

Directed by James Robinson.