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Abingdon Drama Club presents Things I Know to Be True
26 March @ 7.30pm to 28 March @ 7.30pm
About Abingdon Drama Club presents Things I Know to Be True by Andrew Bovell
Abingdon Drama Club is proud to present ‘Things I Know to Be True’ by acclaimed Australian playwright Andrew Bovell — a beautifully observed and deeply moving exploration of family, love, and identity.
At the heart of the play are Bob and Fran, devoted parents who have worked their fingers to the bone to provide for their four children. With their children now grown, it may finally be time to slow down and tend to their beloved garden — and perhaps enjoy the fruits of their labour.
But as the seasons change, so too does the landscape of their family life. Long-held assumptions are challenged, expectations unravel, and shattering truths emerge, forcing each member of the family to confront who they are — and what they mean to one another.
Told through the eyes of the four adult siblings, Things I Know To Be True is as tender as it is bold. Each child struggles to define themselves beyond the powerful pull of parental love and expectation. As they pursue independence, they must also navigate the enduring bonds that both sustain and constrain them.
Poetic, humorous, and brutally frank, the play is a complex and intense study of the mechanics of a family — a story that resonates with anyone who has ever loved, lost, or longed to be understood.
Bovell’s writing captures the quiet heroism of ordinary lives while asking profound questions: Can love ever be too much? And what does it truly mean to let go?
Abingdon Drama Club’s production promises an emotionally rich and compelling theatrical experience that will leave audiences reflecting on their own families long after the curtain falls.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
Standard – £15.00
Concessions – £12.00
Tickets are subject to a booking fee, and can be purchased online or from The Bookstore
Dates & times:
Wednesday 25 to Saturday 28 March 2026 at 7.30pm