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'Glows in the darkness… a thoughtful, warm, moving hour that will leave you wanting to call whoever you think of as family' * Guardian * 'Bursts with life and quirkily observed truths' * The Stage (2022) * 'Unmissable... deals with trauma and heartbreak with humour and empathy... it may only be 70 minutes long, but it remains in your heart for far longer' * Reviews Hub * 'Gut-wrenching... vivid... powerfully moving... moments of sparky Alan Bennett-esque humour' * The Stage (2024) * 'Tender and heartwrenching... Profoundly moving in its bittersweet playfulness and candid approach to the subject... scrupulously crafted... sneakily devastating under a coat of perfectly calibrated humour' * Broadway World * 'A complex and heartbreaking story, guaranteed to bowl you over' * Theatre Weekly * 'Unique and distinctive... refreshingly accessible... Howarth's writing astounds at every opportunity... incredibly impressive... a vital piece of theatre which has an unrivaled ability to make you feel and your heart hurt' * All That Dazzles * 'Enchanting and wonderful... Cassie and the Lights is, to put it simply, perfect theatre' * Theatre & Tonic * 'A most unusual yet effective piece of theatre... needs to be seen... strongly recommended' * LondonTheatre1 * 'Heartbreaking... both moving and believable... a tender, short play that explores a huge and super-sensitive subject in just over an hour with understanding and respect' * British Theatre Guide *

'Glows in the darkness… a thoughtful, warm, moving hour that will leave you wanting to call whoever you think of as family' * Guardian * 'Bursts with life and quirkily observed truths' * The Stage * 'Unmissable... deals with trauma and heartbreak with humour and empathy... it may only be 70 minutes long, but it remains in your heart for far longer' * Reviews Hub * 'Tender and heartwrenching... Profoundly moving in its bittersweet playfulness and candid approach to the subject... scrupulously crafted... sneakily devastating under a coat of perfectly calibrated humour' * Broadway World * 'A complex and heartbreaking story, guaranteed to bowl you over' * Theatre Weekly * 'Unique and distinctive... refreshingly accessible... Howarth's writing astounds at every opportunity... incredibly impressive... a vital piece of theatre which has an unrivaled ability to make you feel and your heart hurt' * All That Dazzles * 'Enchanting and wonderful... Cassie and the Lights is, to put it simply, perfect theatre' * Theatre & Tonic * 'A most unusual yet effective piece of theatre... needs to be seen... strongly recommended' * LondonTheatre1 * 'Heartbreaking... both moving and believable... a tender, short play that explores a huge and super-sensitive subject in just over an hour with understanding and respect' * British Theatre Guide *

'Glows in the darkness… a thoughtful, warm, moving hour that will leave you wanting to call whoever you think of as family' * Guardian * 'Bursts with life and quirkily observed truths' * The Stage *

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Alex Howarth is a theatre director and writer based in London. He is the Artistic Director of multi-award winning Patch of Blue, who create original theatre pieces with live music for festivals and touring. His plays include Cassie and the Lights, written, designed and co-directed by Howarth (VAULT and Adelaide Festivals, 2020; Edinburgh Fringe, 2022; Brits Off Broadway, New York, 2023; Southwark Playhouse & Theatre Royal Plymouth, 2024).

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