Heart-achingly real. An exquisitely nuanced play that pulls no punches in depicting two men struggling variously to find connection, purpose and sobriety late in life. Out of a series of deceptively low-key scenes, whole worlds and compelling characters are crafted by this very skillful playwright.

PAUL DONNELLY’s ten-minute play, “The Last Of Jack (One Act)”, has two gay men meeting for the first time in a bar. The conversation is awkward and somewhat unfriendly. Later, they met accidentally in a coffee shop. From there, a friendship slowly develops, as might happen in real life rather than what you might expect in a ‘storybook’ romance. Older actors will enjoy playing these wonderful characters.

Beautifully done. So many meaningful stories packed into forty pages. And yet - it’s the simple relationship - one human connecting with another that resonates long after End of Play. I really like this play. Wonderful.