The Bench by Jeff Brown

The Bench

A Moving Tale of Love, Loss and Football

Written by Jeff Brown

Directed by Olivia Millar-Ross

A touching and humorous tale of two young people struggling to survive against the odds

in their very different lives. This poignant, heartwarming and sensitive love story is set

against the darker side of professional football and life on the economic edge. Vicky is a

single mum, overwhelmed by everyday pressures, while Adi - the local team's new

signing - is struggling to find his place, on and off the pitch. Seemingly worlds apart, the

pair meet by chance on a park bench and discover they have more in common than they

might at first have imagined.

This is the work of former BBC TV Look North presenter Jeff Brown, an award-winning

reporter who has covered news and sport in the North East for almost 40 years. 'The

Bench' is Jeff’s second play, and is now embarking on a long-awaited regional tour.

Show Racism the Red Card supports the North East & Cumbria tour of The Bench.

“The Bench is about contrasts, love and loss, and poverty and wealth” Sunderland Echo

“At times very funny and others extremely moving” The Northern Echo

“You do not have to be a football fan to enjoy this play.” The British Theatre Guide

Suitability: 14+

Duration: Approx. 2 hours, including an interval