Hymn

Sometimes it takes a long time to sound like yourself(Miles Davis)Two men meet at a funeral. Gil knew the deceased. Benny did not. Before long their families are close. Soon they-ll be singing the same tune.Benny is a loner anchored by his wife and children. Gil longs to fulfill his potential. They develop a deep bond but as cracks appear in their fragile lives they start to realise that true courage comes in different forms.Featuring music from Gil and Benny''s lives, Lolita Chakrabarti-s searching, soulful new play asks what it takes to be a good father, brother or son.This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at London''s Almeida Theatre in February 2021.