About

Gavi wants to motivate the people of Stapleford, so he starts a motivational group in his garage, armed with daily mantras, goal-setting, and far too much Spandau Ballet. The catch? The only attendees are his Co-op colleagues, Dawn and Jen, a mother and daughter who bicker like it's their full-time job.

What begins as awkward exercises quickly spirals into tension, resentment, and bitter truths nobody expected to face. Darkly funny and uncomfortably honest, this play exposes the messy realities of family, mental health, and the ways trying to motivate others can reveal just how fragile and cruel we can be.

Written by Katie Redford
Intimacy Coordination by Parke Fech
Special thanks to Joshua Van Der Sleen
Presented by third year BA Acting Students: Ieuan Daily, Rosie Douglas and Lina Salata

Ticket Pricing Stages:

General - £8.00
Concession - £5.00
Tickets are released in stages, with prices increasing over time. Booking early offers the best value and helps secure your place. Tickets are not guaranteed to be available on-the-door. If events are sold out, you can join the waiting list to be notified of any cancellations.

STAGE 1 – Student First Look - Available 27th March - 5th April 2026
STAGE 2 – Public Early Access - Available from 6th April until 4th May 2026
STAGE 3 – Advanced booking - Available from 5th May 2026 until the show date
STAGE 4 – On the door - Available one-hour before show start time, in person only

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