After the End

Louise wakes up trapped with Mark in a pub after an explosion. Mark is prepared and they need to wait until it's safe to go outside. Can they survive the attack and each other?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

They were all in the pub when the explosion happened. Louise wakes up to find herself trapped with Mark, who has saved her life. Mark is always prepared for the worst and has everything he thinks they will need to survive; tinned chili, Dungeons and Dragons, and a knife. Now all they need to do is to wait until it is safe to go outside. Can they survive the attack? Can they survive each other?

After The End received its world premiere at The Traverse Theatre in August 2005, it went on to tour the UK and Ireland before playing at the New York Theatre in 2006. The play was praised for its powerful performances and its exploration of themes of loss, grief, and survival.

The play tells the story of Louise, a young woman who has lost everything in a devastating explosion. Trapped with Mark, a stranger who has also survived the blast, Louise must rely on her wits and Mark's survival skills to stay alive. As they navigate the post-apocalyptic world, they face a range of challenges, including hunger, thirst, and danger from other survivors.

One of the key themes of the play is the power of human connection and the ability to find hope in the darkest of times. Louise and Mark form a bond that is based on their shared experience of loss and their determination to survive. Despite their differences, they are able to rely on each other and work together to find a way forward.

Another theme of the play is the importance of preparedness and planning. Mark is always prepared for the worst and has a plan for everything that could happen. He has a stockpile of food, water, and other supplies that he has gathered over time, and he knows how to use them to their advantage. Louise, on the other hand, is more spontaneous and impulsive, and she struggles to keep up with Mark's planning.

As the play progresses, Louise and Mark face a range of challenges that test their relationship and their survival skills. They encounter other survivors who are willing to do anything to stay alive, including killing and stealing. They also face the emotional toll of their loss and the difficulty of moving forward.

Despite the challenges they face, Louise and Mark are able to find hope and strength in each other. They learn to trust each other and rely on each other's strengths to survive. In the end, they are able to find a way to rebuild their lives and create a new future for themselves.

After The End is a powerful and moving play that explores the themes of loss, grief, and survival in a post-apocalyptic world. The play's powerful performances and its exploration of these themes have made it a popular and enduring work of theatre. Whether you are a fan of drama or a survivor of a tragedy, After The End is a play that will resonate with you.

Weight: 92g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350256613