In the year 2004, dementia sufferer William Malone is on the verge of losing his mind. As reality recedes, his past comes flooding back. In an attempt to save a suppressed memory, he records himself telling the story of a haunting event. 41 years ago, when William was an advisor at a summer camp, a 14-year-old boy got lost, never to be found again. Will’s manifesto is full of lies, dead ends, artificial memories, and apologies for something he can’t quite put his finger on.

Paul Hopkins as William Malone
Dennis Massmann as Charlie
Sophie Ziegler as Maria, William's daughter
Johanna Engelbrecht as Martha, William's wife

Kirsten Hertel, who organised the first UNESCO Cities of Literature Short Play Festival at the University of Heidelberg in July 2016, is reciprocating by bringing a group of her students to perform their work in New Zealand. She is delighted that the festival and creative networking idea now continues in Dunedin, and thanks Stuart Young for having taken on the big task of organising the second UNESCO Cities of Literature playfest.

Playwright: Paul Liedvogel Director: Timothy Williams