Thursday, 19 March 2026
Kirsty Corbett talks to Derby‑based writer and actor John Booker about the premiere of his new play Lad, performed at the Brunswick Inn on 25 and 26 March 2026. They explore how the story was developed through 5th Word Theatre’s “Pop Up Plays” project, why setting the drama in a pub matters, and how the production aims to spark conversations around men’s mental health among audiences who might not usually step into a theatre.