Shanaya Rafaat leads a revolving cast reading James O’Neill’s remarkable book Undressing at the Shipwright theatre on Sunday 17 April. Further details and how to book can be found here – Undressing
When therapist-in-training James starts his placement at a therapy centre in west London, his first referral is Abraham, a silent and frightened young man in a tightly-zipped, hooded anorak.
Abraham hardly speaks. He barely sleeps. And he is too afraid to get undressed even in the shower. But Abraham wants to get undressed in front of James.
Over the many years they meet, Abraham’s unfolding story of abuse, violence and bravery inspire O’Neill to confront his own complicated past. Together they achieve something radical, as Abraham creates his own kind of therapy and teaches O’Neill to do the same.
“A remarkable story of what two people can do for each other if they can experiment with trust.” Adam Phillips
written by James O’Neill
directed by Daniel Raggett
