August 9
9pm
The Ashes You Leave Behind
Phoenixworks Theatre Company
A grieving couple confront love, loss, and the wreckage between them.
On the day of their daughter Genevieve’s funeral, estranged couple Gwyn and Paul are forced to confront their shared grief, past betrayals, and the unravelling of their once-loving marriage. As they navigate the wreckage of their relationship, old wounds resurface, tempers flare, and buried emotions threaten to consume them both.
Through a series of intimate and volatile conversations—punctuated by moments of humour, tenderness, and painful honesty—Gwyn and Paul wrestle with love, loss, and the question of whether closure is ever truly possible.
As the weight of grief lingers in the air, Genevieve’s presence—both in memory and spirit—reminds them of the unbreakable ties that bind them, even as they drift further apart.
A powerful meditation on love, loss, and the ashes we carry, this stageplay is a heart-wrenching portrait of two people grappling with the unbearable and discovering what remains when everything else has burned away.
This show is a part of the Camden Fringe
ABOUT
Writer & Director: Victor de Almeida
Assistant Director: Anthony Davis
Set Designer: Tabitha Odutayo
Producer: Mo Abdelkhalek
Victor de Almeida (@vde_almeida) is a Spanish-born, Angolan screenwriter, director, and author, Victor has been creating films for nearly a decade, with his work achieving over 60 festival selections, 12 award wins, and 30 nominations around the world. His debut novel was recently named a Page Turner Book Awards Finalist. The Ashes You Leave Behind began as a deeply personal short film, written as a way for Victor to explore grief and healing, inspired in part by some of the most important women in his life. From the very first pages, he knew this story would eventually find its home on stage.
Mo Abdelkhalek is an Egyptian/British producer passionate about storytelling and championing underrepresented voices. Since graduating from Met Film School in 2019, he has worked across film, TV, and post-production technology, refining his skills in production management, budgeting, and scheduling. Mo co-produced the short film version of The Ashes You Leave Behind and is thrilled to bring its stage adaptation to life, expanding its emotional depth and impact. With a strong track record in delivering high-quality short films and web series, he blends creativity with strategic execution to bring compelling stories to the stage and screen.
Anthony Davis is a lifelong lover of theatre and the stage, Anthony Davis brings over 25 years of experience as an actor across multiple genres, from classical to contemporary works. His deep understanding of performance, combined with his expertise in stage management and directing, allows him to craft compelling theatrical experiences. Beyond theatre, Anthony works in the NHS and as a psychotherapist in private practice, using creativity and therapeutic support to help adults facing psychological and relationship challenges. After witnessing The Ashes You Leave Behind as a short film, he knew it had to be brought to the stage. Honored to be an assistant director, he is committed to making this vision a reality with passion, precision, and heart.
The cast for this much-anticipated production will be revealed soon!
USEFUL INFORMATION
Estimated running time
60 minutes
Performance times
9pm
Ticket prices
£15, £10 (concessions)
Concession
Full-time students, those aged under 16, senior citizens, the unwaged, members of Equity and BECTU
Access
Theatro Technis is fully wheelchair accessible. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in the auditorium. There is a Loop system fitted in the main auditorium. If you have any questions or specific requests, please email boxoffice@theatrotechnis.com.
Suitable for ages 16+
