Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Meet Danny, plastering since he was a kid, he’s not scared of anything, he's RUM. Danny’s been up all night and now he’s rushing to finish a job before he has to give the speech of his life.

Written and performed by Joe Mallalieu and directed by Tess Seddon, this powerful play comes to The Nest on 28 May 2026.

A darkly humorous and powerful play that wrestles with masculinity, mental health and addiction in the trade. Ages 16+ discover more about the content and themes on our website thenest.cft.org.uk

Emmerson & Ward Productions Presents
RUM
By Joe Mallalieu

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