Recently single, the world uninspiring, a dead-end job and a weak relationship with his father, he relies on the moments of solace with his best friend. One day his...
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In the Shadow of the Black Dog
Recently single, the world uninspiring, a dead-end job and a weak relationship with his father, he relies on the moments of solace with his best friend. One day his best friend takes his own life, Alquist wonders how men text friends to say that they’re lonely...where men go to grieve?
The catalysts for writing IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLACK DOG are BASED ON TRUE EVENTS. My best friend died. Soon after, I became ill and was sitting in a hospital emergency room, alone and scared believing I wouldn’t have long to live. I felt unable to call anyone for support to be with me. Months later, I was chased down by two men on a moped, wielding knives, threatening to kill me and I narrowly escaped. After the experience of these events a thought has stayed with me I haven’t been able to shift: I don’t know if I can save myself, harbouring fears about being a man or not a good enough one.
This story is about confronting fear, embarrassment and pain, learning it doesn’t work if we keep avoiding the root causes and staying quiet. We can’t just put on a mask and convince ourselves everything will be OK. The way to break this cycle of hurt and suffering and be able to move on is to engage with others. Only then can a better life be possible. No longer trying to survive each day and starting to live.
"That pretty much was sixty minutes of perfection."
BN1 Magazine
"The show is an honest, and important, contribution to the public discourse on male mental health. A brave exercise in self-exploration, and could prove the useful conversation starter it hopes to be."
The Scottish Play
"The whole show felt like an intimate chat with your best mate. At moments, you felt like laughing and crying at the same time. A thought-provoking and exciting piece of theatre."
The Spy in the Stalls
"The play's messages about reaching out, talking things through and not suffering in silence, ring out loud and clear. An engaging show that reveals the deeper vulnerabilities of an outwardly confident male."
London Theatre 1
"With suicide being the biggest killer of men under 50, In The Shadow Of The Black Dog, is clearly an important show."
Voice Mag
In the Shadow of the Black Dog
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Access Performances
- Audio Description None scheduled
- Sign Language Interpreted None scheduled
- Captioned None scheduled
- SUR Titles None scheduled
- Relaxed Performances None scheduled
Lift access from The Broadway.
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Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome but please advise at time of booking if bringing one to Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre.
Wheelchair adapted toilet facility.
Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre Information
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Wheelchair adapted toilet facility and lift access from The Broadway.
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Take the opportunity to tread the boards of the Studio Theatre when you visit our bar, tucked away at the back of the stage.
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Lift access from The Broadway.
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There is no cloakroom available at this venue.
The Broadway
Wimbledon
London
SW19 1QG
5 min walk from Wimbledon Rail, Tube (District Line & Tramlink station). Turn left onto The Broadway. South Wimbledon Tube station (Northern Line) 10min walk
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57, 93, 131,163, 164, 200, 219, 493
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Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre is 9 miles from Heathrow and 16 miles from Gatwick; the A3 gives access to the South Circular and M25
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