DO’S AND DON’TS OF THE DATE
The truth feels harder to find.
Maggie, a nurse in the NHS, has been on multiple dates and is struggling to find someone she can truly talk to.
Femi, who’s recently in remission, is trying to navigate the unspoken ‘rules’ of modern dating.
In a landscape full of expectations and misinformation, DO’S AND DON’TS follows the journey of two people desperately trying to seek connection in the modern world.
Photography by Shay Rowan Photography (@shayster57).
Writer Ifeoma Uzo
Director Yanni Ng
Lighting Designer Jessica Brigham
Sound Designer Hannah Bracegirdle
Stage Manager Jess Dalloway
Cast Esther Ugiri and Fejiro Emasiobi
This show was presented as part of HER Productions’ “Vignettes 7” showcase.
Reviews for Do’s and Don’ts of the Date
By the end, you’re left questioning whether the relentless and daunting work is truly worth the heartache. Do’s and Don’ts of the Date by Ifeoma Uzo offers a refreshingly relatable take on modern dating. Esther Ugiri and Fejiro Emasiobi give charming and heartfelt performances as two people gradually finding their way back to each other after a serious health issue got in the way. An exploration of the pitfalls of online dating and the struggles the youth of today face when trying to find a partner in a digital world.
— Ashley Pagnini for I Love Manchester