I must admit, I'm not a huge fan of Mark Wheeller. His plays are often outdated and tend to patronise young people, who are nowadays so much more savvy and streetwise. Wheeller's latest play, I love you mum, I promise I won't die, is quite different, however, and I found it extremely touching. Although it is similar in themes to his other works, it's a very literal piece – the way in which the words of real-life friends and family are crafted into the text makes it so eloquent and beautiful. It's about a teenager, Dan Spargo-Mabbs, who dies taking MDMA on a night out. Wheeller used transcripts from Dan's friends and family covering his life, experiences and the fateful night on which he died.
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