Second Summer of Love

Original raver, Louise, wonders how she went from ecstasy-taking idealist to respectable, disillusioned, suburban mum? Meet Molly and Brian as, triggered by her daughter's anti-drugs homework and at peak mid-life crisis, Louise flashes back to the early 90s rave scene. A story of rave remembrance, coming of age and mid-life awakening.
Pick of The Fringe - Sell Out - 5 Star - Comedy on Tour 2025
"Will leave you uplifted entertained and wondering what your mum was up to in 1993" EdFringe Review
Second Summer of Love was inspired by STERNS nightclub in Worthing.
Press from Yvonne Arnaud, Mill Studio 2023:
★★★★★ “I absolutely loved this play... overwhelming energy...excellent cast” London Theatre 1
Press from Edinburgh Fringe 2022
★★★★ “Warm and witty, uplifting and sunny” – Broadway Baby
★★★★ “A superb perfromance” - Lost in Theatreland, Amy Rye
★★★★ “Happisburgh is captivating”, “A fresh perspective to discussion about recreational drug use”
“An impressive performer seamlessly shifting between different characters” EdFringe Review - Anna Gardner
★★★★ “A joyous celebration of 90's rave culture” “Ingenious music and movement sequences" EdFringe Review Jess Painter
★★★★ “A vivid protagonist played with boundless energy” - Fringe Biscuit
Chris Neville-Smith’s “Pick of the Fringe” 2022
“Gem of a show about rave culture – grab a ticket now” Omid Djalili
“Absolutely loved Second Summer of Love… one for all the ravers (and ex-ravers!)” Matt Quinton, BBC
Originally developed in collaboration with Pants on Fire and showcased at the SHORTS festival 2020
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