Jon & Dave

Their story isn’t about coming out or struggling for acceptance, but about the hilarious realities of love.

After Dave is hospitalised, Jon weighs life without his husband of forty years.

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Director: Llyrio Boateng

We held a 10-minute excerpt reading at Southwark Playhouse, and the audience said

Good chemistry, great dialogue, connection with reality and also with modern elements.

Audience MemberSouthwark Playhouse

The dialogue was so rich!

Audience MemberSouthwark Playhouse

It was really funny, great tension, clear character voices, great setup.

Audience MemberSouthwark Playhouse

The writing & flow. It was subtle & comedic. Good rhythm.

Audience MemberSouthwark Playhouse
Llyrio Boateng

Llyrio Boateng is available to discuss the work as writer or writer-director.

Longlisted The London Library Emerging Writers Programme 2025/26Programme

Longlisted The London Library Emerging Writers Programme 2025/26

‘Church Girl’ at Theatre503Directing

‘Church Girl’ at Theatre503

Llyrio Boateng, A False Friend, Alfred Fagon Award longlist, Alfred Fagon Award 2025, Black British playwrights, British theatre, new writing recognition, emerging playwright, contemporary playwriting, UK stage, theatre award longlist
‘A False Friend’ Alfred Fagon Award — Best New Play 2025 (Longlist)Writing

‘A False Friend’ Alfred Fagon Award — Best New Play 2025 (Longlist)