A black and white photo of a woman and a man sitting on a park bench, engaged in a small talk, with the words 'small TALKING' overlaid.
Two actors on a stage with a wooden bench, black background, and a streetlamp prop—one male and one female, engaging in a performance.

‘..because of time and space.’

SYNOPSIS

A shared moment of stress among strangers can bring them to form a fast bond.  Rhona and Mark have one of these moments on a bench near the hospital where they have both been visiting their ill fathers, which over time brings them together as friends. Their emotional journey takes them through childhood stories and different ethical standpoints on caring for aging parents until they discover something that changes everything.

This world premiere musical featured unique orchestral songs across genres including rock, ballads and jazz.

PERFORMANCE INFO

DATES:
August 12th - 17th, 2024

VENUE:
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Greenside at Riddle’s Court
Willow Studio
180 High Street

RUN TIME:
40 Minutes

GALLERY

Two people conversing on stage, a man in a white shirt holding a black jacket, a woman in a dark blazer, with stage lighting and a large lantern in the background.
A young man hands a red envelope to a woman on a stage with a black curtain background.
A young man with short brown hair sitting on a wooden bench with his legs crossed, wearing a white shirt and black pants, and a woman with brown hair tied back, dressed in a black blazer and floral blouse, sitting on a similar bench beside him. They
Two people sitting on a bench, smiling and laughing. The woman, on the left, has dark hair, is wearing a beige blazer, red scarf, and black pants. The man, on the right, has brown hair, is wearing a light denim jacket and white shirt. Both appear to
A man smiling and raising his hands with animated gestures on stage, wearing a denim jacket, white t-shirt, and a bracelet.
A man and woman on a stage, the woman sitting on a wooden bench and the man standing behind her. The woman has dark hair, is wearing a floral blouse, black pants, and beige heels. The man has short brown hair, is wearing a white T-shirt and gray jean
A woman with dark hair smiling, wearing a beige blazer and a patterned blouse, speaking into a headset microphone, holding a smartphone, in a professional setting.
Two people on stage engaging in a theatrical performance, with a bench between them and a street lamp prop nearby.
A man kneeling in front of a woman sitting on a wooden park bench on a stage, during a theatrical performance, engaging in conversation.
A young man in a denim jacket smiling and gesturing with his hands, with a woman in a white blazer and pink scarf smiling in the background.
Two people sitting on a wooden bench on stage, engaging in conversation. The person on the left is a young man with short brown hair, wearing a green jacket, white shirt, and a watch. The person on the right is a woman with dark hair, wearing a light
A young man with red hair and fair skin, wearing a denim jacket and white t-shirt, talking and gesturing with his hands against a dark background.
A man and woman sitting on a wooden bench against a black background, engaged in conversation. The man is wearing a green jacket and jeans, and the woman is wearing a beige blazer and black pants, both with watches and microphones attached to their f
A woman speaking on stage, wearing a beige blazer and a burnt orange scarf, with a headset microphone, expressive face, dark background.
Two people, a man and a woman, appear to be dancing or performing on a stage with a black curtain backdrop, a wooden park bench, and a streetlamp. The man is wearing a denim jacket and jeans, while the woman is wearing a beige blazer, black pants, an
A theatrical scene with a young man standing and a woman sitting on a bench under a street lamp on stage.
A man and woman sitting on a wooden bench on stage, engaged in conversation, with a dark background.
A man with short brown hair wearing a white t-shirt, standing with hands on hips, looking upward, with a dark background and a microphone headset.
A man and woman sitting on a wooden bench, engaged in a conversation, with the woman smiling and the man listening.
A young man with brown hair wearing a beige jacket and white shirt, carrying a red backpack, smiling downward against a black background.
A woman and a man shaking hands on a stage, smiling at each other, with a dark background.
Man with light brown hair and fair skin, wearing a beige jacket and white t-shirt, speaking on stage with a headset microphone against a black background.

PRODUCTION
CREDITS

DIRECTOR
Amber Daughtry

COMPOSER/MUSIC DIRECTOR
Jamie Langridge

CAST
Rhona - Heather Cavalet Hsieh
Mark - Oli Pont

PRODUCTION TEAM
Sound / Lighting - Rich Hsieh
Stage Management - Daniele Dagani
Photography - Tracey Largue Photography

SPECIAL THANKS
Kabok Voices, Simply Theatre

MEDIA

Audience Review

“An intimate and poignant human story with an interesting twist.”

FringeReview.com

“It sings and makes a welcome appearance.”

Audience Review

“An impressive score covering many styles, strong performances from the two actors and some great use of complex harmonies that you don't expect.”

Audience Review

“So charming & a plot twist of draw dropping, mouth covering with hand proportions. Tear in my eye walking out the venue.”

Audience Review

“Great show with a very talented cast of two. Well worth going to see.”