Four Minutes Twelve Seconds

Four Minutes Twelve Seconds by James Fritz, directed by Nicky Cox. A Nix Production. The Bear Pit Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 8 to 12 October 2024.

Preview

“He says they all do it. These kids, you know, they’ve got their phones. Film everything. Can’t say I blame them. I would at that age.”

Seventeen-year-old Jack is the apple of his mother’s eye. His parents, Di and David, have devoted their whole lives to giving him every opportunity they never had and, as a result, Jack is smart, outgoing, and well on his way to achieving the grades to study law at Durham University.

But a startling incident outside the school gates threatens to ruin everything his parents have strived for – an incident that suggests a deep hatred of their son… As events begin to accelerate, Di and David start to doubt Jack’s closest friends, Jack himself, and ultimately themselves. Who can they trust?

In a world where smartphones are ubiquitous, James Fritz’s deeply provocative and topical drama throws a light on the sorts of insidious opportunities new technology offers – where nothing dies online, except reputation.

Four Minutes and Twelve Seconds was runner up for the Verity Bargate Award in 2013. It received its world premiere at Hampstead Downstairs on 2 October 2014.

Recommended rating 14+ years oldWarning there is reference to sexual content

Cast in order of appearance:

Diane – Natalie Danks-Smith

David – Roger Ganner

Nick – Artie Dobson

Cara – Fareedat Alexandra

For tickets go to: https://www.thebearpit.org.uk/whats-on/four12/

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