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PREVIEW Second Summer of Love
Lighthouse, Poole, 19 July

A top-rated show from the Edinburgh Fringe is coming to Poole in July.
Inspired by real-life events and people, ‘Second Summer of Love’ is a celebration of the 1990s’ UK rave culture.
Written and performed by Emmy Happisburgh, the play follows Louise as she wonders how she went from ecstasy-taking idealist to respectable, disillusioned, suburban mum? Triggered by her daughter’s anti-drugs homework and at peak mid-life crisis, Louise flashes back to the early 90’s rave scene.
Originally performed as a one-woman show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022, the play has been refreshed with three actors, including Rosa Strudwick (Happisburgh’s real-life daughter) playing Louise’s offspring Molly.
The play promises to address the universal themes of coming of age and fulfilling potential whilst offering a new perspective for conversations about recreational drug use and embracing mid-life.
It is currently touring the UK. The production company aims for the short tour to lead to partnerships, provide feedback and raise awareness of the play with the ambition to develop and upscale into a fully cast production for larger venues.
Happisburgh said: “‘Second Summer of Love’ is not a ‘true story’ but it is inspired by real life events and real people from when I was luckily, and very accidentally, right in the middle of the rave zeitgeist. It’s not a tale I’ve seen authentically told in theatres; especially not by a mid-life woman. I am grateful to bring the ‘one love’ message of the original rave movement to the stage. I’m excited to play several different characters using the physical skills of Le Coq again and genuinely overjoyed to be in scenes opposite the other two actors.”
‘Second Summer of Love’ will be performed at 8pm on 19 July at Lighthouse, Poole. Tickets cost £16. Book via the box office on 01202 280000 or www.lighthousepoole.co.uk.
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