When Gary Left Annie (Almost)

If you are looking for something to do in Brighton on the weekend of May 9th and 10th, there is a new comedy play coming to Ironworks Studios called When Gary Left Annie (Almost). It is written and performed by Helen Pain and Paul Richards, and it focuses on the dynamics of relationships, looking at both the companionship and the small, often annoying habits that keep couples together. The story itself is quite specific, starting with a simple offer of a pickle on a park bench during lunch and following the trajectory of a relationship that has arguably lasted a bit longer than it perhaps should have.

Ironworks Studios, located at 30 Cheapside, is hosting the performances on both Saturday, May 9th, and Sunday, May 10th, 2026. The show runs from 16:15 to 17:00, which makes it a fairly compact afternoon option if you have other plans in the city later in the evening. Tickets are priced at £6.00, which is straightforward and accessible for anyone interested in checking out some contemporary theatre without a major financial commitment.

It is the kind of production that leans into the relatable, everyday aspects of being in a partnership, rather than grand dramatic gestures. Given the subject matter, it seems aimed at an adult or young adult audience who might appreciate a bit of observational humour about the realities of long-term companionship. If you find yourself in the area around Cheapside that weekend, it is a low-key way to spend forty-five minutes.