Fiona has decided to lave James and nothing will persuade her to stay. James is steady and dependable but Fiona wants more in her life. She’s looking for fun and excitement – the sort of high-living she thinks James’s brother, Freddie, can offer.
Cast: 1F, 1M
Fiona – engaged to James
James – the older brother
Freddie – the younger brother, who does not appear
Running time: 10-12 minutes
Performed (as My Brother’s Keeper) at North London Actors, The Park Theatre, Finsbury Park, April 2023
Performed (as My Brother’s Keeper) at Actors and Writers London, Hammersmith, February 2025
Performed as Disengaged in Other People’s Secrets by Rare Fortune Productions at the OSO, Barnes, July 2025
“… an absolute pleasure to work with your script – there was so much to find in such a succinct piece of theatre, very funny and very moving.”
— Laura Fitzgerald
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— Sally Sheringham
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