Smiths in the spotlight as Create Theatre hosts this one-man show

A one-man show blending wry comedy and music from a cult band comes to West Nottinghamshire College’s Create Theatre this week.
Half A Person

Photo by Michelle WalshHalf A Person

Photo by Michelle Walsh
Half A Person Photo by Michelle Walsh

Half a Person: My Life as Told by The Smiths by Alex Broun, tells the story of William, a 20-something Londoner who drifts from coffee shop to bar, falling in love, self-obsessing and finding solace in The Smiths.

The show comes to Mansfield on Saturday, October 4, having shown at various venues across the UK.

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William’s life is torn between conflicting loyalties to the girl of his dreams and his best friend. It’s an emotionally charged, coming-of-age story, blending wry comedy with music from The Smiths sung live.

The show was originally commissioned by Fly-On-The-Wall Theatre and Cross Cut theatre company has reworked this.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 01623 413363 or www.createtheatre.co.uk

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