Dan is cool, clever and smart. A talented, creative “lovely boy” with a passion for helping others; always on the side of the underdog. Everyone loves Dan and at 16, he has plans, plenty of them – just losing his life isn’t one of them.
I Love You, Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die is the story of Dan, a popular South London schoolboy, who took ecstasy at an illegal rave and tragically died as a result of taking a lethal dose. This fast-paced, powerful and emotionally-charged play, tells the true story of what happened to Dan, the choices he made and the impact on his family and friends – all told in their own words, from tragedy to redemption.
Don’t miss Mark Wheeller’s beautifully-written play and Octopus Dream’s acclaimed production, touring to theatres across the country for the first time.
Details of drug taking, medical and emotional impact, teenage death and its aftermath.
Recommended age: 14+
PRESS QUOTES
★★★★ “Beautiful and deeply touching”
Broadway World
★★★★ “An impressive emotive production”
British Theatre Guide
★★★★ “Moving and impactful”
Fringe Review