Steph’s battling chronic depression. Jamie’s crashed after pushing himself way too far, way too fast. They meet in a psychiatrist’s waiting room - hardly the stuff that rom-coms are made of - but the spark is instant and undeniable. What follows is messy, electric and unexpectedly beautiful. When your own brain feels like the enemy, is falling in love the bravest thing you can do - or the most reckless?
Studies show that 1 in 4 adults in England will experience a mental health problem each year.
Darkly funny and deeply moving, Jacob Marx Rice's Chemistry is a frank exploration of how we manage love - and life - when we rely on chemicals to keep us balanced.
Cast & Creative Team
Steph - Kathryn Bates
Jamie - Rowland Stirling
Jacob Marx Rice - Writer
Amalia Kontesi - Director
Reviews
Funny, sad, joyous, maddening, and unflinchingly real.
- Stage Buddy (New York)
Rice has created two strong, complex, articulate characters, and the play is deeply affecting.
- NY Theater Now (New York)
Chemistry is a roller coaster of a play that will tug at your emotions.
- Close-Up Culture
★★★★★