all my ex-lovers are dead - Brighton Fringe
all my ex-lovers are dead
"all my ex-lovers are dead" is what you get when you drink a million mugs of tea and collage the diaries from your teen years across your bedroom wall like that meme from “It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia”; uncomfortably familiar but somehow reassuring. And a promise: even if it doesn't get better, at least it gets funnier.

An all-too-honest, mostly autobiographical reflection on desire, the pitfalls of pity sex, poor life choices, why love is like potatoes, and how many cups of tea it takes to wake up and smell the coffee.

A play for the Tumblr girlies, our younger selves, and the gals you meet in the bathrooms along the way.

Previously selected for Artscape’s New Voices Programme (2021), STAND Foundation’s Pen To Paper Programme (2022), Toyota SU Woordfees (2023), the National Arts Festival’s Curated Programme (2024), Cape Town’s inaugural Heat Festival (2024), and Johannesburg's POPArt’s Next Draft programme (2025).

Cast & Creative Team


Playwright/Director/Performer - Dara Beth (they/them)

Sound Designer - Denise Onen (she/they)

Dramaturg - Jayne Batzofin (they/them)

Photo Credits/Publicity Shots - Sharyn Seidel (she/her)

Reviews


Beautiful, emotionally charged writing... inspirational in its call to take ownership of 'closure'

- The Cape Robyn

Beth’s text is captivating and they capture truisms about love (or the lack thereof)

- BroadwayWorld South Africa

It is a small E.E. Cummings poem of a performance that is very satisfying

- WeekendSpecial

Company: Spark in the Dark Productions

(Website)

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins


Venues: Pink Moon


Venue Accessibility:

Assistance Dogs Welcome Assistance Dogs Welcome

Accessible Toilet Accessible Toilet

This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.

For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office.

Age suitability: 18+ (Restriction)

Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.

Content Warnings:

 Strong Language Strong Language

Additional Content Warning:
Content of a sexual nature

May 4, 2026

8:00 pm

Pink Moon

Standard: £10

Conc: £7 paid

May 11, 2026

8:00 pm

Pink Moon

Standard: £10

Conc: £7 paid

May 27, 2026

8:00 pm

Pink Moon

Standard: £10

Conc: £7 paid

May 28, 2026

8:00 pm

Pink Moon

Standard: £10

Conc: £7 paid


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