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.
Comedy/Drama
Form
Full Length
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
‘Jon & Dave’ targets a mature audience— particularly elderly gay men, whose lives are seldom portrayed in the media.
In turn, inspire younger audiences, proving that gay love ages past teenage flings and surpasses physical attraction.
—Llyrio Boateng
Llyrio Boateng is available to discuss the work as writer or writer-director.
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