'Gave it to me when he died. Thought it was a bit odd. Fuck flowers. Have an espresso machine.'

3 a.m. in a London flat. Jude and Kyle return from A&E. Jude has slipped, but they're both falling. A decade after their messy breakup, their surprise reunion threatens to undo them both.

Winner of Soho Theatre's Tony Craze Award, Louis Emmitt-Stern's Slippery is a hilarious and heartfelt play for two actors about ghosts, sex and spaghetti. It was first performed at the Omnibus Theatre, London, in 2026, directed by Matthew Iliffe.

This volume also includes another intimate and insightful two-hander, Is This Us Fading Out, which premiered as part of a digital showcase produced by Swings & Roundabouts in 2020, and was subsequently performed at Watford Palace Theatre. 

'Louis Emmitt-Stern is a rising star playwright' Time Out

'Compelling... a quick-witted dissection of bereavement and the queer dating scene' — Guardian

'A stylishly written two-hander probing addiction, regret and grief... plenty of wit and ping' — The Stage

'Beautifully crafted and deeply human... A sophisticated, sensory exploration of the emotional spaces created by addiction and grief in a queer world' — Everything Theatre

'Emmitt-Stern's naturalistic dialogue is absolutely superb... a level of authenticity that is hard to pull off... feels like watching a genuine conversation between two ex-partners... Intimate and intriguing, this is a strong show that completely hooks you and makes you want more' — Reviews Hub

'A resounding success... a rich tapestry of themes covering every aspect of life and love... Emmitt-Stern is a truly gifted writer' — All That Dazzles

Soho Theatre's Tony Craze Award