Emmy Happisburgh on Second Summer of Love
Emmy Happisburgh grew up when the rave scene was very much at its peak in the early 90s. And it’s that time and place that she has returned to with her show Second Summer of Love, described as one-woman’s first-hand trip celebrating the early 90’s UK rave scene.
We chat with Emmy about the show and how her experiences of that time inspired it, how the show has developed from a one-woman show at 2022 EdFringe to a three-hander that is about to tour the UK and what difference director Scott Le Crass has made since taking over the reigns.
Second Summer of Love tours from 3 July until 4 October. Full dates and bookings can be found here. It comes to London’s Drayton Arms Theatre from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 September, tickets here.
A spotify playlist of the music that inspired the show is available here.
Second Summer of Love
Touring 3 July – 4 October
Original raver, Louise, wonders how she went from ecstasy-taking idealist to respectable, disillusioned, suburban mum…?
Written and performed by Emmy Happisburgh, the play premiered as a one-woman performance at Edinburgh Fringe 2022. Now, with direction by Scott Le Crass, this refreshed version is a three hander. On the present evening we meet MOLLY (played by Rosa Strudwick; Emmy’s real-life daughter) and BRIAN (Christopher Freestone) as, triggered by her daughter’s anti-drugs homework and at peak mid-life crisis, LOUISE flashes back to the emotional happenings of the week and thenfurther to the early 90’s rave scene.
This play addresses the universal themes of coming of age and fulfilling potential whilst offering a new perspective for conversations about recreational drug use and embracing mid-life.
Tour dates and tickets available here.
