FEST DATES:
21 OCT – 1 NOV 2026
SEVEN and a half YEARS
Talmage Productions
London, UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
We may fall... but can we rise?”
From international acclaim to near-total isolation, this 5-star,
award-winning solo show is a deeply moving, autobiographical journey of
survival and creative rebirth. Written and performed by world-class
composer and songwriter Mark Glentworth (celebrated collaborator of Steven
Berkoff), the production chronicles a sudden, devastating breakdown that
left him mute and trapped in a world of silence for seven and a half years.
Told through a powerful blend of gripping monologue and sophisticated,
soul-stirring live music reminiscent of Elton John and Billy Joel, this is
an intimate window into male mental health, resilience, and the ultimate
triumph of the human spirit. Stripped-back, raw, and surprisingly
uplifting, it is a masterclass in storytelling that will hook you within
minutes.
Witness a remarkable true story about the healing power of music
and a profound reminder that it is never too late to begin again.
"A quietly powerful, musically beautiful and deeply human piece of
theatre.” ★★★★★
*Please note there is no lift to access the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are five flights of hand-railed stairs to reach the top floor with rest opportunities between each flight. Also, their licensing does not allow anyone under the age of 18 years of age to be in the venue past 9pm. Please consider this when booking.
From international acclaim to near-total isolation, this 5-star,
award-winning solo show is a deeply moving, autobiographical journey of
survival and creative rebirth. Written and performed by world-class
composer and songwriter Mark Glentworth (celebrated collaborator of Steven
Berkoff), the production chronicles a sudden, devastating breakdown that
left him mute and trapped in a world of silence for seven and a half years.
Told through a powerful blend of gripping monologue and sophisticated,
soul-stirring live music reminiscent of Elton John and Billy Joel, this is
an intimate window into male mental health, resilience, and the ultimate
triumph of the human spirit. Stripped-back, raw, and surprisingly
uplifting, it is a masterclass in storytelling that will hook you within
minutes.
Witness a remarkable true story about the healing power of music
and a profound reminder that it is never too late to begin again.
"A quietly powerful, musically beautiful and deeply human piece of
theatre.” ★★★★★
*Please note there is no lift to access the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are five flights of hand-railed stairs to reach the top floor with rest opportunities between each flight. Also, their licensing does not allow anyone under the age of 18 years of age to be in the venue past 9pm. Please consider this when booking.
