Love, Loss & Letting Go

About this episode

This episode explores three theatrical productions that capture connection through letters, late-life reinvention, and music.

This week, we explore three productions -  Dear Jack, Dear Louise ,  Invisible Me  and  An Evening Without Kate Bush - each capturing connection in very different ways: through letters, through late-life reinvention, and through music that brings people together. Natalie talks about the up-coming season at the Young Vic with a sneak peep from Artistic Director Nadia Fall .  From wartime romance to modern-day intimacy and a joyous celebration of fandom, these shows remind us that it’s never too late to feel, to rediscover, and to belong. Dear Jack, Dear Louise Written by Ken Ludwig, this charming and deeply moving play tells the true story of two strangers who fall in love through letters during World War II. Jack, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, and Louise, an aspiring actress in New York, build a relationship across distance and time - proving that even in the darkest moments, connection can flourish. Warm, witty and full of heart, it’s a love story built on words, imagination and longing. Invisible Me A warm, witty and refreshingly honest exploration of life, love and sex later in life, starring Tessa Peake-Jones. Following three Londoners…

People in this episode

Host: Natalie

Guest: Nadia Fall

Topics covered

• Love
• Loss
• Connection
• Theatre
• Music
• Grief
• Rediscovery

Keywords

• Dear Jack, Dear Louise
• Invisible Me
• An Evening Without Kate Bush
• Young Vic
• Ken Ludwig
• Tessa Peake-Jones

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Love, Loss & Letting Go, Dear Jack, Dear Louise, Invisible Me, An Evening Without Kate Bush, Dear Jack, Dear Louise, The Hounds of Love, Wuthering Heights

Places: Oregon, New York

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