East Finchley theatre group stages play set in Crouch End

A woman sitting on a sofa facing a man sitting on a chair - on stage in a production of Beginning by David Eldridge — Credit – @JohnMWatsonPhotography

Venue: King Alfred Phoenix Theatre, Ivy Wood, North End Road, London, NW11 7HY

Dates: 10-13th April 2024

Info: Danny and Laura are the last two remaining after a party. They each have their story, and the baggage that goes with it. They have little in common other than a love of Scotch eggs and fish finger sandwiches. Can they connect? Beginning is funny, tender and surprising – find out what transpires between an unlikely pairing in an hour and a half of real time.

Tickets and more info here.

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