BAT Theatre will host the U.S. premiere of “Beginning,” a poignant and witty romantic comedy by acclaimed playwright David Eldridge, beginning on Friday night, Feb. 14, 2025, fresh from its celebrated run on London’s West End.
The play opens on Valentine’s Day night, and will run for four weeks through March 9 at the Kennedy Little Theater in Burien (map below).
Set in the early hours after a housewarming party, “Beginning” follows Danny and Laura as they navigate the awkward, funny, and tender moments of risking their hearts in the pursuit of love.
Synopsis
In the U.S. premiere of this hit from London’s West End, it’s the early hours of the morning and Danny’s the last straggler at Laura’s housewarming party. The flat’s a mess, and so are they. One more drink? A funny, astute, poignant two-hander that takes an intimate look at being forty-ish and single—and those first fragile moments of risking your heart.
‘Written with real depth of insight, humor, compassion and a keen sense of the ridiculous’ – The Independent
Performances will take place Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., with the exception of Feb. 28.
Tickets are available online now, with the theatre offering assistance to those for whom ticket costs are a barrier.
During the run of “Beginning,” BAT will also host a special birthday fundraiser to celebrate its artistic director, Eric Dickman, inviting patrons to send birthday wishes and donations to support the theatre’s programming.
The play runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission, and contains strong language and adult content.
For tickets and more information, click here or email info@BATtheatre.org.
Kennedy Catholic High School is located at 140 S. 140th Street, Burien, WA: