D. C Jackson’s 2010 play My Romantic History directed by Johnny McKnight has just been given new life at the Tron. 

Lewie Watson plays Tom, latest recruit in the office, Tom is in his early 30’s single and as he says in his opening statement, delivered to the audience. 

“If you haven’t met someone by the time you graduate, you're going to marry some C**t from the office. 

Rebecca Wilkie plays Amy the lovely girl he hooks up with after Friday night drinks. Ending up in her bed, he hopes it’s just fun, however he seems to have found himself in deep. Getting scared of commitment, he becomes an arse and tries to make her dump him. 

The second half of the play is told from Amy’s perspective which as you might expect doesn’t quite tie up with everything we have heard from Tom. Leaving her with a decision that will not only affect her but Tom too. 

During the play we get snapshots of Tom and Amy’s life, both had partners at school and long for those days of first love. Lewie and Rebecca both play the love interests of the old days Alison and Calvin. It’s really because of these past loves neither character can move on, never feeling anyone else can match them. 

Julie Wilson Nimmo plays all the other characters including work colleague Sasha with fabulous comic timing. Each one a broad brush stroke, however her genius is over playing them wonderfully but bringing a lovely real heart to Sasha

Kenny Millers set and costumes are wonderfully lit by lighting designer Lizzie Powell. 

I first saw this play over a decade ago and remembered it well, however when I now think back on it I’m sure it will be Johnny McKnight ‘s production I will now remember. 

If you are looking for a laugh out loud funny play that manages to bring back your own School memories, for better or worse. A comedy, ending with a dilemma that makes you feel for the characters. 

Catch My Romantic History on its tour. 

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“A laugh‑out‑loud night with a bittersweet streak running through it — a well‑earned four stars.”