John Mays: Short Back & Sides

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Short Back & Sides: The barbershop becomes a space where humour and honesty collide, where conversations drift from the mundane to the deeply personal without warning. As the hours pass and the chair keeps turning, the cracks begin to show, and Ralph is forced to confront the life he has built, the choices he has made, and the fear of what comes next. Rooted in Liverpool language and rhythm, Short Back & Sides is a character led play about change, identity and the emotional weight carried in everyday jobs. It finds humour in the ordinary and emotion in the familiar, moving naturally between laughter and moments of quiet reflection. Short Back & Sides is a new play written by Liverpool-based writers John May and Patrick Browne, which brings together lived experience, character led storytelling, and a deep connection to the city. The play is produced by Progress Theatre Company, a sister company to Progress Pictures, a Liverpool-based production company rapidly gaining momentum in the television and film world. Together, May and Browne have created a funny, honest and heart-warming piece of theatre rooted in Liverpool life. A play that invites audiences to laugh and cry in equal measure.