Original raver, Louise, wonders how she went from ecstasy-taking idealist to respectable, disillusioned, suburban mum…?

Meet Molly and Brian as, triggered by her daughter’s anti-drugs homework and at peak mid-life crisis, Louise flashes back to the emotional happenings of the week and then further to the early 90’s rave scene.

This play addresses the universal themes of coming of age and fulfilling potential whilst offering a new perspective for conversations about recreational drug use, recovery from addiction and embracing mid-life. An uplifting, high-energy, physical-theatre story.

Second Summer of Love was inspired by STERNS nightclub in Worthing.

An uplifting, high-energy, physical-theatre story about coming of age and mid-life recovery.

★★★★★ "I absolutely loved this play!" - @LondonTheatre1

★★★★ “Warm and witty, uplifting and sunny” Broadway Baby

★★★★ “A joyous and engaging celebration on 90's rave culture." - EdFringe Review

Chris Neville-Smith’s “PICK OF THE FRINGE” 2022

“GEM OF A SHOW ABOUT RAVE CULTURE – GRAB A TICKET NOW” Omid Djalili

“ABSOLUTELY LOVED SECOND SUMMER OF LOVE… ONE FOR ALL THE RAVERS (AND EX-RAVERS!)” Matt Quinton, BBC

Second Summer of Love was originally developed in collaboration with Pants on Fire and showcased at the Shorts Festival 2020