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About the show
A hilariously moving portrait of isolation and imagination, Clive is a new solo play about friendship, technology - and talking to a cactus.
《克莱夫》是一部全新的独角戏，以既爆笑又动人的笔触描绘孤独与想象：关于友谊、科技——以及和一株仙人掌聊天。
Thomas 在家工作。他把每一天都安排得恰到好處，還會不停跟自己最好的朋友——Clive——聊天；Clive 是一株高大的室內仙人掌。但當工作開始出岔子、他的公寓彷彿四面逼近時，Thomas 逐漸失控。鄰居成了他執念的對象。他與外界的連結一點一點鬆脫。而 Clive，始終帶刺又沉默，成了他崩解過程唯一的見證者。
由奧利佛獎與英國電影學院獎（BAFTA）得主劇作家 Michael Wynne 撰寫，Clive 以黑色幽默包裹深刻哀愁，細膩凝視科技、孤獨，以及在「高度連線」的世界裡維繫連結的掙扎。在我們都重新學著分辨「獨處」與「寂寞」的此刻，Clive 既是一則警世故事，也是一場接連失誤的荒誕喜劇。
Cancellation policy: theatre tickets cannot be cancelled, exchanged, or refunded once purchased.
Cast & Creatives
Cast
Thomas: Paul Keating
Creative Team
Writer: Michael Wynne
Director: Lucy Bailey
Presented by: Arcola Theatre
Frequently asked questions
Venue: Arcola Theatre, 24 Ashwin St, London E8 3DL Dates: 30 July – 23 August 2025 Press Night: Friday 1 August at 7.30pm Performance Schedule: Monday to Saturday: 7.30pm Saturday matinees: 3.00pm
Arrival: Please arrive 15–30 minutes before the performance. Dress Code: Casual attire welcome. Accessibility: The venue offers accessible seating; contact the box office for assistance. Age Recommendation: Suitable for ages 12+ due to mature themes. Refreshments: Available at the Arcola café and bar.
Is Clive a comedy or a drama?
Both. It’s a darkly funny and emotionally resonant solo play that navigates humour and pathos in equal measure.
Who is the show suitable for?
Recommended for ages 12 and up. It explores mental health, isolation, and technology in a sensitive yet accessible way.
Will Paul Keating appear live every night?
Yes, Paul Keating performs the role of Thomas live each performance.
Is the show about mental health?
Yes, indirectly - it touches on the psychological impacts of remote working, loneliness, and digital isolation with warmth and wit.
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