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How To Survive Your Mother Tickets

Based on a true story, of a technicolour woman in a black and white world.

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This production is recommended for ages 14+

Running until 24 November 2024

Run time To be confirmed

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The true story of a Technicolor Woman in a black and white world

By Jonathan Maitland (Dead Sheep, An Audience with Jimmy Savile, The Interview)

How do you navigate a crazy, glamorous, narcissistic, scandal-loving mother whose idea of fun is to turn your 1970s family home into Britain’s first ever gay hotel?

A chance meeting leads a writer to investigate his mother’s secret past and trawl through memories of her colourful life. It’s perfect subject matter for a play. But should he be exposing her private life for public entertainment? And why is he starring in the play as himself?

Age restriction

This production is recommended for ages 14+

Running time

To be confirmed

Performance dates

23 October - 24 November 2024

Special notes

Scenes containing offensive language and physical and emotional abuse. Themes include suicide, serious physical and mental illness, death and anti-Semitism.

Venue Information

King's Head Theatre
115 Upper St, Islington, LondonN1 1QN