Where Are We Going With This?

If you are looking for something to do at the end of May, there is a play coming to The Lantern Theatre called Where Are We Going With This?. It is a two-hander that focuses on a chance encounter between two university students on a bench at 2 am after a rough night. The story centres on the conversation that unfolds between them, exploring how people navigate intimacy and social boundaries when they are essentially strangers. It is the kind of production that relies on the dialogue between the two characters to carry the weight of the narrative, focusing on the small, often uncomfortable moments that define human connection.

The dynamic between the two characters is the core of the piece. One is described as a fast-talking, funny pessimist, while the other is a cynical, guarded optimist. As they talk, they end up balancing on that thin line between personal boundaries and social norms, dealing with the awkwardness of the silence that often follows a deep conversation. It is a character-driven look at loneliness and the way we open up to people we have just met, examining the friction that occurs when two different perspectives collide in the middle of the night. The play explores how these two individuals flirt, argue, and attempt to understand one another while sitting on that bench.

You can catch the performance on Friday, 29 May 2026, or Saturday, 30 May 2026. Both shows are scheduled to start at 21:00. The Lantern Theatre is located at 77 St James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1PA, and tickets are priced at £10.00. It is a straightforward setup for a play that seems to rely entirely on the dialogue and the chemistry between the two actors on stage. If you have an interest in contemporary drama that focuses on the nuances of relationships and the way we communicate, this might be worth considering for your weekend plans.