what are we going to do when this is all over? at Hen & Chickens Theatre

what are we going to do when this is all over?

A play about the memories we hope we never forget and the ones we know we should.

Helen and Alexander have been creating theatre together for a number of years, but as Helen's memory begins to fail and they realise this is something worse than just brain fog, Alexander begins to discover things Helen has been hiding from him for years. Helen's secrets begin to be revealed as the play comes to its dramatic climax. When Alexander realises Helen's desires are darker than he ever imagined, he tries to cover her tracks, putting himself in the firing line. The play's dramatic conclusion may very well be the end of Helen and Alexander forever.

Incorporating Split Infinitive's signature interactive/immersive and autobiographical style of performance, what are we going to do when this is all over? shows a darker side to memory loss, marriage, and how far we will go to protect the ones we love.

what are we going to do when this is all over? has been awarded the Bronze Festival Award from Fringe Theatre Awards and was nominated for Best New Production at the 2026 Buxton Festival Fringe. This production is supported by National Lottery Funding through Arts Council England.

The play features strong language, adult themes, themes of child abuse and sexual assault.

Director / Performer – Helen Millington

Writer / Performer – Alexander Millington

Split Infinitive is a multi-award-winning theatre company dedicated to creating intimate and engaging pieces of original theatre. Their 2023/24 production of A Caravan Named Desire won the John Beecher Award for original, challenging work with high production value at the Buxton Fringe Festival. In 2022/23 their production of I Heart Michael Ball was also nominated for an OFFIE at the 2022 Camden Fringe and a Standing Ovation Award by London Pub Theatres at GrimFest 2023.