The Bench
- Main Information
A Moving Tale of Love, Loss and Football
Written by Jeff Brown
Directed by Olivia Millar-Ross
A touching and humorous tale of two young people struggling to survive against the odds in their very different lives. This poignant, heartwarming and sensitive love story is set against the darker side of professional football and life on the economic edge. Vicky is a single mum, overwhelmed by everyday pressures, while Adi - the local team's new signing - is struggling to find his place, on and off the pitch. Seemingly worlds apart, the pair meet by chance on a park bench and discover they have more in common than they might at first have imagined.
This is the work of former BBC TV Look North presenter Jeff Brown, an award-winning reporter who has covered news and sport in the North East for almost 40 years. The Bench is Jeff’s second play, and is now embarking on a long-awaited regional tour.
Show Racism the Red Card supports the North East and Cumbria tour of The Bench.
“The Bench is about contrasts, love and loss, and poverty and wealth.”
“At times very funny and others extremely moving.”
“You do not have to be a football fan to enjoy this play.”