we thought our poets might be interested in this coming-of-age drama that premieres in The Studio at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre from Wednesday 24 September to Saturday 11 October, before transferring to London’s Young Vic Theatre.

Described as crackling, candid and witty, the play revolves around teenager Adam on his journey through a Pennine town secondary school to discover if the boy can ever become a man. Recounting his life, loves, family and friends, this poignant monologue follows Adam growing up and dealing with the many adolescent problems, such as hormones, homework and lust-filled dreams.

Speaking about his play writer and director Matthew Dunster says:
“It’s autobiographical. Some characters and situations have been merged ?" but everything happened. I wanted to write about young people. I think ASBOs are disgusting and are part of an obsession with the demonising of young people. I decided that the best thing I could do was write truthfully about my own teens and how much violence, bullying and sex was involved.”
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Oldham-born actor, director and playwright Matthew Dunster has previously directed LOVE AND MONEY in The Studio at the Royal Exchange Theatre and the Young Vic, which went on to receive an Olivier Award Nomination for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre. He is an Associate Director of the Young Vic, where his credits include TESTING THE ECHO, SOME VOICES and THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING. Matthew has recently directed THE FRONTLINE at Shakespeare’s Globe.
Listings Information

The Royal Exchange Theatre presents
YOU CAN SEE THE HILLS
Written and directed by Matthew Dunster
Designed by Anna Fleischle
The Studio at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 24 September to Saturday 11 October
Evening Performance Times: Monday ?" Saturday, 7.30pm
Matinee Performance Times: Thursday and Saturday, 2.30pm
Press Night: Thursday 25 September, 7.30pm
Ticket Prices: Adults £9.50 and Concessions £6.50
After Show Discussion: Thursday 9 October after 7.30pm performance
Exchange Education: Preview Workshops           
Box Office: 0161 833 9833 | royalexchange.co.uk/bookonline 
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