Dear Joanna, My Favourite Animals Are Scorpions

A dark two-hander about an unrequited childhood crush between Dave and Joanna that turns unsettling as they reach adolescence.

Dear Joanna, My Favourite Animals Are Scorpions is a one-act, 60-minute two-hander following two children, Dave and Joanna. Dave harbours a huge crush on Joanna, and as they reach adolescence the unrequited love story takes an unsettling turn. The play explores obsession, innocence and growing up, with themes touching gender, childhood and the origins of toxic attitudes. Age restriction 15; content warnings include stalking, voyeurism, strong language and sexual harassment.