Nebiu Samuel

Andrew Maddock explores a difficult family relationship marred by old issues and mental health in his new play. While Darren (Nebiu Samuel) believes he's going to beat Usain Bolt in the Men's finals, Simon (Rhys Yates) is dealt a heavy hand trying to maintain the ties with his estranged sister Abigail (Michelle Barwood) and struggling to support Darren. The picture of a dysfunctional family, Olympilads leaves the audience with a broken heart and a punch in the gut.

'I ran as fast as I could. I ran and I ran and I ran until I couldn't run anymore...' Darren's convinced he's going to beat Usain Bolt in the Men's 100m Finals. Abigail won't stop applying varnish to her fingernails. Simeon just wants to make sure his brother and sister are both eating right.

Darren's convinced he's going to beat Usain Bolt in the Men's 100m Finals. Abigail won't stop applying varnish to her fingernails. Simon just wants to make sure his brother and sister are both eating right.

Darren's convinced he's going to beat Usain Bolt in the Men's 100m Finals. Abigail won't stop applying varnish to her fingernails. Simon just wants to make sure his brother and sister are both eating right.