![]() ![]() We then have flashbacks into how Matts life was back when he was working in Ibiza with his girlfriend Andrea (Janet Etuk), during nights partying with friends things start to materialise in Matts brain showing the audience that something isn’t quite right with him. ![]() This leaves young Matt thinking of what he’s said and manages to climb down the cliff. Older Matt tells him things will get better and to think of those who care for him. ![]() Matt asks his younger self if he has anyone in his life to which he reply’s mother, father and a girlfriend, Older Matt tells him these are ‘Reasons to Stay Alive’. Older Matt tells him to stop and think of what he’s planning to do, to be told he has nothing to live for and is going to jump. We see the younger Matt talking to himself and counting steps to reach the top of a cliff which he contemplates jumping off. The older Matt is on stage telling the audience how things could have taken a different turn of events. ![]() The brain opens up and we have on stage two guys playing the role of Matt (Phil Cheadle plays the older Matt while Mike Noble is the younger Matt). The play opens on stage with what looks like the inside of a persons brain. Reasons to Stay Alive is the true story of Matt Haigs struggle with depression and thoughts of suicide. Sheffield Theatres, Crucible Studio – until 28 September 2019 ![]()
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