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This production is recommended for ages 12+
Performance dates
30 July – 23 August 2025
Run time: 1hr
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Clive London Tickets
Set in the seemingly ordinary world of Thomas, this powerful new play by Olivier and BAFTA Award-winning playwright Michael Wynne is a must-see. A heartfelt and thought-provoking exploration of life in a post-pandemic world, the story offers a moving and deeply insightful portrait of one man's journey through uncertainty and change. Don't miss your chance to experience this emotionally resonant production at the Arcola Theatre for a limited run. Book your tickets today.
About Clive
The story follows Thomas, confined within the four walls of his flat and spending his days staring at a screen, otherwise known as working from home. At first, he appears to have adjusted well, maintaining control over his routine and finding comfort in an unusual confidant, Clive, a towering cactus. But as the pressures of isolation mount and long-buried truths begin to surface, Thomas’s carefully ordered life slowly starts to unravel.
It’s Worth the Applause
- Written by Olivier Award-winning playwright Michael Wynne, who received Best New Comedy for The Priory.
- Starring award-nominated actor Paul Keating as Thomas, best known for earning his first Olivier nomination in the title role of Pete Townshend’s musical Tommy.
Cast
Thomas – Paul Keating
Creatives
- Writer - Michael Wynne
- **Director **- Lucy Bailey
- Designer - Mike Britton
- **Stage Manager **- Elizabeth Khabaza
- Lighting Designer - Chris Davey
- Sound Designer - Nick Powell
- Production Manager - Brent Tan
- Photography - Charlie Flint