The Departure – Work in Progress

 Alphabetti Theatre, Alphabetti Theatre, St James’ Boulevard, NE1 4HP

 Friday 11th September 2026 7:30PM

The Departure traces a sharp, unexpected collision between two strangers navigating the invisible fractures of abandonment and grief. Set inside a single-room, the production plays out over 85 unvarnished, real-time minutes. Tender, funny, and deeply human,The Departure explores how we can sometimes be more honest with strangers than with those closest to us.

As tension gives way to moments of humour, miscommunication, and unexpected tenderness, both are forced to strip away their defences, offering the rare possibility that true connection can rewrite the stories they tell themselves.

Writer and star Tom A. Wells spent five years developing the piece. “In a world that leaves people feeling increasingly de-saturated and numb, this play looks closely at the messy, unvarnished ways we try to hide from our pain and the need for connection” says Wells.

This is part of Alphabetti Theatre’s Work in Progress offer – these sessions give creatives the chance to share a project currently in development and explore with a supportive audience. It’s an exciting opportunity for all involved including the audiences who get to witness something before anyone else, an exclusive preview of an idea taking root and if you want, you can also get involved by providing feedback… Imagine seeing something a couple of years later and being able to say you played a part in it’s fruition.

Event Details

Friday 11th September 2026
Doors Open at 7:00PM
Starts at 7:30PM

Location

Alphabetti Theatre, Alphabetti Theatre, St James’ Boulevard, NE1 4HP

Tickets available from: https://www.ticketsource.com/alphabetti-theatre/t-yzgaxpx