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What makes you love someone?
And is it possible to hold onto it all when everything you share begins to disappear? … or are you just clinging to the ghost of what used to be?
Descent explores one couple’s struggle to keep their love alive in the face of the raging force of dementia. It takes an unflinching look at the guilt, the anger, and the despair they’re going through. But it also celebrates the courage, the love, the acceptance, and – even – the hope that they bring to the fight.
With a brilliant cast and lyrical script by McLaughlin, there is a defiant swerve away from sentimentality, issue- based drama cliches or easy resolution.
It's a harrowing subject, but [the cast] handle it superbly.
An arresting piece of theatre.
Powerful and shocking.
The three strong cast and director Allie Butler have done full justice to this balanced, dignified and deeply sad portrayal of a frightening human experience we might all have to face.
A Play, a Pie and a Pint, Glasgow from Monday October 12, 2015, until Saturday October 17, 2015. More info: http://playpiepint.com
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh from Tuesday October 20, 2015, until Saturday October 24, 2015. More info: www.traverse.co.uk
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