'And now. Here I am. On the other side of the world. At this crazy hour. In a stranger's bed. And I'm happy now. I think so anyway.’
Sharp, poignant, and unflinchingly honest, Mark O’Halloran’s acclaimed drama won Best New Play at the Irish Times Awards in 2022 and now makes its London debut.
Unexpected encounters. Anonymous strangers in hotel rooms. Unguarded intimacy. When a woman in possession of her own sexuality meets a carousel of different men, she finds herself uncovering more than she expected. Grief. Loneliness. Promiscuity. Connection. It’s all here, in this startling play from award-winning writer Mark O’Halloran.
Directed by Jess Edwards (Elephant, Bush Theatre 2023; War & Culture, New Diorama Theatre 2023), this production presents a funny, sexy and painful story about the magic and loneliness of sex with strangers.
Conversations After Sex was first performed at the Project Arts Centre as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival 2021.
Post-show Q&A with Rhea Norwood | Tue 6 May
Join us for an exciting Q&A with Rhea Norwood on the Tue 6 May, immediately following the performance of Conversations After Sex, free to same-day ticket holders. Get exclusive access to an inspiring discussion on strong female leads and Rhea’s journey from Heartstopper to Cabaret.
Rhea Norwood made her West End debut in 2024 as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Playhouse Theatre. Previously she is known for her roles in Heartstopper, Consent and Your Christmas or Mine 2. Beyond her acting, Rhea is an ambassador for the charity Breakthrough Type One.
Post-show Q&A with Jordan Stephens | Wed 7 May
Join us for an exclusive post-show Q&A with Jordan Stephens on Wed 7 May, immediately following the performance of Conversations After Sex, free to same-day ticket holders. Expect an open and thought-provoking discussion on masculinity, mental health, and the impact of stigma, drawing from Jordan’s personal experiences and advocacy work.
Best known as one half of Rizzle Kicks, Jordan is a musician, writer, and performer with a diverse creative career spanning music, television, and literature. His mental health campaign #IAMWHOLE reached over 120 million people, sparking national conversations around male mental health. He continues to challenge perceptions through his writing, public speaking, and creative projects, exploring themes of identity, addiction, and self-acceptance.
In the press
★★★★★ ‘Extraordinary… Mark O’Halloran’s first solo play in a decade offers something remarkable and unheard of’
Irish Times
Cast
SHE | OLIVIA LINDSAY
MALE ROLES | JULIAN MOORE-COOK
F | JO HERBERT
Creative Team
WRITER | MARK O’HALLORAN
DIRECTOR | JESS EDWARDS
PRODUCER | YE YOU PRODUCTIONS
Artwork by Madeleine Penfold.
Ye You Productions in association with Park Theatre presents the London Premiere of
Conversations After Sex
By Mark O’Halloran