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The Real Ones 2024

Opened: October 21, 2024
Closing: October 26, 2024

The Real Ones - West End History , Info & More

Bush Theatre
Shepherds Bush Green London
Market West End
Previews October 21, 2024
A funny and honest love letter to platonic soulmates from the team behind Olivier Award winner The P Word. Stars Nathaniel Curtis (It’s A Sin) and Olivier nominee Nnabiko Ejimofor (For Black Boys).

“I love you. Like genuinely I love you. You’re a real one.”

Best friends Zaid and Neelam shared a dream: get away, make it as playwrights, build a future where they’re free to be themselves. Together, always.

Years later, things are far from what they expected. Zaid’s life has kinda stalled – half out the closet, living at home and still chasing the dream. While Neelam’s has taken a completely different path, as she chooses to prioritise her own happiness.

As their lives pull further apart and a mess of things left unsaid hangs between them, it becomes less and less clear if they’ll ever find a way back to each other.

Star of Russell T Davies’ powerful Channel 4 series It’s A Sin, Nathaniel Curtis plays Zaid alongside Mariam Haque (Plebs, Black Mirror) as Neelam. They are joined by Nnabiko Ejimofor (Jitney, Old Vic) and Anthony Howell (Luther).

Praise for The P Word:

WINNER Olivier Award, Achievement in Affiliate Theatre

★★★★★ “Tremendous. Devastating. Plays like this are rare.” Time Out

★★★★ “Irresistible. Bewitches with hope, romance and heart.” Guardian

__Assisted Performances__


Relaxed: Thurs 10 Oct 7:30pm.


Captioned: Thurs 26 Sept 7:30pm / Sat 5 Oct 2:30pm


Audio Described: Sat 28 Sept 2:30pm / Thurs 3 Oct 7:30pm.

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by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026


Dolan has reworked a personal song, SUPERHERO, into an anthem supporting children fighting cancer, tying the release to Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Hannah Shankman, Zack Zaromatidis, and Emily Kristen Morris Will Lead Industry Presentation of RATHSKELLER: A MUSICAL ELIXIR
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026


Hannah Shankman, Zack Zaromatidis, and Emily Kristen Morris will lead an industry presentation of RATHSKELLER: A MUSICAL ELIXIR on September 27 at STOUT NYC, directed by Trey Compton.

AS TIMES GOES BY To Be Presented by Players Ring
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 29, 2026


AS TIME GOES BYis set to open at the Players Ring, and is the theatre’s premier production for its 2026-27 Mainstage Season. Written by G. Matthew Gaskell and directed by Jamie Bradley, the play is about time travel, comedy and heart

Bill Maher: America's Real Problem Isn't Old Leaders, It's Young Ones
by Rachel Stone - Aug 29, 2026


Bill Maher used a New Rule segment on REAL TIME to argue the country's true power problem is not aging politicians but the young people actually running things.

DAYS OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL to Return to UNDER St. Marks with FRIGID New York
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026


FRIGID New York will present its 5th annual Days of the Dead Festival at UNDER St. Marks, featuring Halloween and Día de los Muertos-themed plays curated by Martha Lorena Preve, Silvana Gonzalez and Federico Mallet.

Yoko Miwa & Mikayla Shirley Release THE MIDNIGHT HOUR Album
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026


Pianist Yoko Miwa and vocalist Mikayla Shirley have released their debut collaborative album, THE MIDNIGHT HOUR, featuring the opening track "Alfie" and a live performance planned at Dizzy's Club in New York.

Photos: BURNING to Premiere Exclusively on IndiePix Unlimited
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026


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PBS Tune-In Alert: GREAT PERFORMANCES, AMEX's BILLY THE KID & More to Air
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026


PBS will present a lineup of programming including Great Performances' Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night and American Experience's Billy the Kid, along with additional titles.

Review Roundup: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Arrives on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2026


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Photos: Lauryn Ajufo and More in Rehearsal For CHEWING GUM DREAMS at Theatre503
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2026


All new rehearsal photos have been released, featuring Lauryn Ajufo for Michaela Coel's Chewing Gum Dreams. Learn more and check out the rehearsal photos here!

Review: YOU KILLED MY CAT, Baron's Court Theatre
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Aug 25, 2026


The play itself is incredibly witty and sharp. Rogers and Leacy make a dynamic pairing. Their chemistry and ability to never drop the ball on the energy is stellar to watch. Director Julian Daye has a wonderful skill set for directing.

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Centennial Park Bandshell
by Catherine Burford - Aug 22, 2026


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Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp and More Set for Upcoming 54 Below Shows
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NYU Skirball has revealed its 2026-27 season. Three of today’s most incendiary international performance makers—Romeo Castellucci, Angélica Liddell, and Milo Rau—come to NYU Skirball this season

Eric Hirshberg to Release THE GRAND ELSEWHERE Single and Video
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THE CRAMPS' Lost Album GRAVEST GRAVY Released on Vengeance Records
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Adam Chaffins Releases TRAILER TRASH: DOUBLEWIDE, to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


Adam Chaffins has released his new album TRAILER TRASH: DOUBLEWIDE, co-produced with Frank Rogers, and will celebrate with a show at Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern ahead of his Grand Ole Opry debut.

Chris Pierce Releases SONGS FOR THE HEAVY HEARTED, Sets Farm Aid, AMERICANAFEST Dates
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026


Chris Pierce has released his new album Songs for the Heavy Hearted, featuring Allison Russell, Steve Earle, Grey DeLisle and Garrison Starr, and will tour this fall with stops at Farm Aid, AMERICANAFEST and NPR's Mountain Stage.

Review Roundup: Nadia Falls's ABIGAIL'S PARTY Lands In The West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 20, 2026


Essex, 1977. Beverly is hosting, the alcohol is flowing, Demis Roussos is on the record player and the cheese and pineapple cocktail sticks are ready to go. Queen of the castle in her suburban semi, Beverly and husband Laurence welcome new neighbours Angela and Tony round for drinks. Sue from next door is invited too but the real party is happening back at her place, as Sue's teenage daughter Abigail can't seem to keep the racket down. Awkward small talk quickly descends into inappropriate flirtation and marital disputes: a soiree from hell, but it'd be rude to leave. What did the critics think?

LITVAR to Perform at Breaking Sound in Brooklyn
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by Rachel Stone - Aug 18, 2026


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Interview: Theatre Life with Anne Tolpegin
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 18, 2026


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026


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