Podcast: Leaving So Soon?

Stephen Leach on his play Can’t Wait To Leave

Our latest guest on our Runn Radio show was Stephen Leach. Stephen is the writer and director of Can’t Wait To Leave, his debut full length play that will be coming to Waterloo East Theatre from 21 February. 

Can’t Wait To Leave introduces us to 19 year old Ryan, a school drop-out and turkey sandwich enthusiast. New to London, when the one person he thought he could rely on ups and leaves, Ryan  finds himself adrift in a city he still hasn’t learned to like, looking  for direction. 

We discuss the play and its inspirations, the joys (and pitfalls) of being both the writer and director, and what the auditioning process is like. 

You can find out more about the play and book tickets here.

Can’t Wait To Leave

Waterloo East Theatre

21 – 26 February

Meet Ryan. 19 (but young for his age). School drop-out (but smart). Turkey sandwich enthusiast (365 days a year). Absolute stunner (no addendum).
 
He’s new in town, and all he wants to do is check out. The hard part is coming up with an exit plan.
 
When the one person he thought he could rely on ups and leaves, Ryan finds himself adrift in a city he still hasn’t learned to like, looking for direction. Six months to kill, no money, no rules… surely this is the worst possible time to be alone?
 
That’s when he meets Richard, who seems to have all the answers…
 
Fierce, razor-sharp, and uncompromisingly honest, Can’t Wait To Leave is a bitingly frank portrayal of loneliness and self-discovery from a phenomenal new talent.

You can book tickets here.